A SOLIHULL wellbeing programme has been given a cash boost from The Cadbury Foundation.
The Foundation, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, launched the Purple Heart Awards to recognise Mondelēz International colleagues who have gone above and beyond in supporting their local communities.
As part of this peer-nominated initiative, colleagues across the UK sites have been selected to award a £5,000 donation to a charity of their choice, with a total of £75,000 awarded to charities and projects across the country.
Push on Wellbeing CIC, which uses physical dance fitness, meditation, aromatherapy and talks from members of the community has been handed £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation
Friends of Cotteridge Park, in Birmingham, who are responsible for the conservation of Cotteridge Park, and organise events and activities to bring the local community together, also received a £5,000 donation.
In addition, a £2,500 donation was also awarded to both Cancer Research UK, a national charity aiming to save lives by curing, controlling and preventing cancer, and Breast Cancer Now, a charity dedicated to researching and providing support to breast cancer patients.
Anthony Parker, Laura Brooks, Sam Jones, and Joseph Lawless, based at the company’s Bournville and Minworth sites, were each selected for their outstanding commitment to the community and awarded the generous grant to the various local charities, with each being a cause close to their heart.
Created in memory of George and Richard Cadbury in 1935, The Cadbury Foundation embodies the brothers’ belief that community support strengthens society and business, championing health, future skills and causes close to its employees’ hearts for nine decades.
Louise Stigant, Managing Director of Mondelēz International UK and Ireland, and Chair of Trustees, said: “As we mark the milestone 90th anniversary of The Cadbury Foundation, we also celebrate 90 years of commitment to giving back to charities and communities.
“We are incredibly proud to invest in the local communities in which we operate, and as we celebrate 90 years of making a difference, we’re inspired to build on this legacy and look forward to creating lasting impact in our local communities and incredible charities across the West Midlands and beyond.”
