Children’s charity Action for Children is set to become the new national partner of FirstGroup.
The two organisations will form a three-year partnership potentially worth around £1 million in cash, fundraising, and the commercial value of gifts in kind.
Action for Children was chosen following a ballot of thousands of employees and will be the main beneficiary of FirstGroup’s corporate responsibility activities across its UK businesses.
Tim O’Toole, Chief Executive of FirstGroup, says: “I am delighted that Action for Children will be our new UK Charity of Choice partner.
“We received applications from some truly inspirational charities, and thousands of our employees took part in the voting process. We’re looking forward to April next year when we shall begin an exciting and productive three-year partnership.”
Sir Tony Hawkhead, CEO of Action for Children, says: “I am thrilled that Action for Children has been chosen as FirstGroup’s new charity partner.
“Throughout the next three years, FirstGroup will be a key partner in helping us to achieve our ambition that any child who needs help gets help.”
