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Recent examples include the
SCOTTISHPOWER got the royal seal of approval from
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of green construction products, also received two Big
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- Charity’s the winner
challenge of working in new
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CHARITY
areas, meeting new people
summer months in fun runs, cycles
who completed the Moonwalk in
Edinburgh last year in aid of W
team raised more than £700 for the
of the graduate training scheme.
and working independently
36,000 runners pounding its streets and
and walks.
is the priority for many in the
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The
She said: “I have met a variety
Juliet Farquhar joined as part
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later in the year up to 50,000 will take part
April’s London Marathon saw
an extra £700.
of people, dealt directly with
in the Great North Run. Derek Ginever
, which ScottishPower matched with
senior management, developed
took part in the Pedal for Scotland cycle.
my communication and influenc
health, many are raising funds for chari He cycled 50 miles from Glasgow to
, from Energy Wholesale,
ing skills, and been given a lot of
ties.
As well as participating for their own
Edinburgh, raising £160 for Leukaemia
responsibility and independence.
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ScottishPower matches employees’
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Research, which ScottishPower matched.
I have recently been promoted
fundraising by up to £300. Recently
To make fundraising go further,
to lead auditor and am looking
ScottishPower has matched funded would like ScottishPower to match your
forward to the challenge of
cyclists, walkers and runners – as well as fundraising ef
If you’re raising money for a charity and
managing my own audits.”
some less conventional sponsorships.
their fundraising were a team from HR
One group of employees who boosted
Elaine Dunn on 705- 2410 or visit the
Charity and Community section on
forts by up to £300, call
PowerBase.
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