Fleet Operations pledges to raise £20k for charity

Fleet Operations has launched a charity fundraising campaign to raise £20,000 to mark its 20th year of business.

The company will be fundraising for 20 local and national causes, including Macmillan Cancer Support, British Heart Foundation and Dementia UK, with local causes including Douglas Macmillan Hospice in Stoke-on-Trent and the Peter Pan Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme for children with special needs.

The fundraising activities will include a fancy-dress ascent of Snowdon, a charity football match, and a walk around the world, where every employee will collectively complete 49.8 million steps by the end of the year.

Ross Jackson, founder and chief executive officer at Fleet Operations, said: “All of our charities have been chosen by our employees, some for very personal reasons.

“Every penny will make a difference and change lives for the better.”

The company said staff are also being encouraged to participate in local community volunteering during work hours, from helping the elderly and cooking at a homeless shelter to tree planting or dog walking at rescue centres.

Richard Hipkiss, managing director at Fleet Operations, said: “We are passionate about helping our clients run greener, cleaner and more efficient fleets, but we also know that running a successful business isn’t just about the profit and loss statement.

“It’s also about looking after your team, the wider community and the planet.”