Since April 2022, Stonegate’s managed pub network and support and operational teams have collaborated to raise an impressive £500,000 in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and MND Scotland.
To commemorate this milestone – and highlight Stonegate’s ongoing efforts to support the charities – a cheque presentation event was held at The Fatling in Hornchurch, London, this week.
Stonegate Group CEO, David McDowall, was in attendance, along with general manager at The Fatling, Sandy Castle, plus representatives from the MND Association.
McDowell said: “I’m proud to say that we have raised an incredible £500,000 for our corporate charity partners, the MND Association and MND Scotland. It demonstrates our collective commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by motor neurone disease.
“Together, via our incredible pub teams and wonderful colleagues in our support teams, we’ve not only raised funds but also awareness. Thank you to everyone involved for your tireless efforts and generosity.”
Charity activities taken part in by the Stonegate community have ranged from epic walks, to hosting dinner dances, quizzes, raffles and much more. The collective efforts of the Stonegate community have allowed the company to top amazing fundraising milestones, including hitting the £250,000 mark for MND last May, doubling the figure in year two.
Stonegate’s fundraising efforts align with the company’s newly defined mission of ‘bringing people together’. Teams across the organisation were encouraged to create videos demonstrating how they embody the company’s pillars and core values. For each video submitted, Stonegate committed to donating £100 to the MND Association.
The response was substantial, with 66 videos submitted, resulting in a total donation of £6600 to the charity.
Head of Fundraising at MND Scotland, Jonathan Mitchell, said: “We could not directly support people in Scotland with MND or fund vital research without the support of our amazing fundraisers.
“We are so grateful to the Stonegate Group for the partnership and the generosity of the team and all the customers who have contributed to the incredible total raised. This will go a long way to helping make time count for people with MND.”
