Welcome Break, one of the UK’s leading Motorway Service Area Operators, has announced its exciting new charity initiative – the Welcome Break Charitable Fund. With this fund, Welcome Break is planning to make a real difference by supporting local projects as well as introducing a brand-new charity partner – Macmillan Cancer Support. Whether you’re stopping for a quick bite or taking a break on a long journey, know that you’re helping us make a positive impact when you visit Welcome Break.
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the UK’s leading cancer charities and provides emotional, practical, physical and financial support for people living with and affect by cancer. The launch of the new partnership between Welcome Break and Macmillan Cancer Support will coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest, where Welcome Break sites will be decorated in Eurovision themed décor. Customers can look forward to a range of fundraising activities, including Eurovision-inspired music and colouring fun, and all of the money raised will go to Macmillan to fund vital support for people living with cancer.
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund has been set up with a focus on both local and national charitable initiatives where they will be fundraising and volunteering to make a difference. In addition to volunteering their time in their local communities, Welcome Break have launched this new initiative to provide grants to projects in their local areas with the aim to support causes that hold significance for both their teams and customers.
Nicola Marshall, People Director and Chair of the Welcome Break Charitable Fund commented on the initiative: “We’re so excited to launch the Welcome Break Charitable Fund, which is all about giving back and making a positive impact in our local communities. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support, and what better way to kick off our partnership than with some Eurovision-themed fun this May? Let’s get ready to party for a good cause!”
Kate Goldman-Toomey, Director of Revenue Innovation, Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy, commented: “We are so thrilled that Welcome Break has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support to be their charity partner. People living with cancer are facing bigger challenges than ever before and with the support of Welcome Break’s team members and customers, we can ensure that Macmillan are there for people with cancer, from day one. I can’t wait to see what we achieve together.”
For more information on the Welcome Break Charitable Fund visit: https://www.welcomebreak.co.uk/welcome-break-charitable-fund/
