Supporting the Community
Because our actions speak louder than words
Here are some of the ways we get involved
The Society provides financial support and practical assistance to local charities and organisations through its associated Charitable Foundation and the Society’s Charity Day Off scheme, which gives all members of staff a day off each year to work with local charities and good causes.
In addition the Society gets involved with many local community based events covering a range of activities.
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Kibworth Coffee Morning
On Friday 5th May, our Kibworth branch hosted a coffee morning in aid of their local charity, GEMS who were celebrating their 5th Birthday. Customers were invited to join the branch for tea and cake and over £175 was raised for the GEMS charity.
Carnival of Running
The Carnival of Running is one of the Society's main sponsorship events of the year! We handed out over 850 bottles of water to the runners at the first water station, presented every runner with a medal as they crossed the finish line and of course had some of our own athletes participate in the run!
Macmillan Coffee Morning
In September the Society participated with the Macmillan Coffee Morning with both Head Office and the branch network all taking part. There was an interdepartmental challenge to find the Society's 'star baker' and we raised an amazing £890.00 for MacMillan!
LOROS Yellow Day
To raise money for LOROS our Mortgage Processing team organised a Yellow Day for Head Office. There was an assortment of yellow items worn from hi-vis jackets to yellow socks and yummy treats to match. The day raised more than £130.00 for LOROS.
Harborough by the Sea
On 31 July, the Society supported the town's annual Harborough by the Sea event, by handing out buckets, spades and beach balls to children playing in the sandpits. Throughout the day, sandcastle competitions took place - there were some wonderful creations! All donations received were sent to Rainbows Hospice.
Air Ambulance
On 21 June Market Harborough Branch hosted a coffee morning to raise money for Air Ambulance. There was a great selection of home baked cakes available and the branch team raised over £130.
Kettering Cycle Tour
As the cyclists of the OVO Cycling Race passed through Kettering Town Centre on 7 June, spectators were invited to join Kettering branch for tea and cake. The day was a huge success and the branch team raised over £50 for Cransley Hospice!
Arts Fresco
The Society was delighted to be at the heart of Arts Fresco 2017. Despite the weather, the event attracted 1,000s of visitors to the town. There was a really eclectic mix of acts performing throughout the day; the Society manned the information stand on The Square and sponsored the Children's Village where there was an array of activities including face painting, a mystery trail and circus skills.
Litter Pick
Throughout 2017 MHBS team members have volunteered each month to litter pick along the River Well and, working with the Market Harborough Environment Group. The different groups have cleared away an array of items including footballs, scooters, shopping trolleys and mobile phones. We are proud to be involved.