Our CSR policy was formed by our Charity Project Team in 2021, made up of several employees across the business. The team listened to their colleagues to understand what is important to each of them and how as a business we could give back. Our chosen charities for 2021/ 2022 were Sheffield Mind and Sheffield Young Carers. We successfully raised £5,778 for the charities.
Our charity partner for 2023 is Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.
In support of our CSR policy, the Elevation board also released a brand- Volunteer Program that provides over 400 free business hours for our employees to use in community volunteering projects. Each month the team are presented with various volunteering opportunities to take part in and use their allocated hours. The business feels this commitment is vital in giving back to the Yorkshire Region after spending the last 12 years building such a loyal customer base in the area.
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The Children's Hospital Charity changes children's lives everyday.
The money raised supports specialist treatment from head to toe by funding life-saving equipment, new facilities, a comfortable environment and vital research which changes paediatric care for thousands of children from across the world.
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Bake Off Competition – Finished December 2022
Each month, a handful of our team went head-to-head for the Star Baker prize. Each challenge has a themed week.
All bakes were sold internally after each competition, with proceeds going to our then charity partners, Sheffield Mind & Sheffield Young Carers.
Sheffield 10km Corporate Race - Sunday 25th September 2022
9 members of the Elevation team took part in the race, finishing in 5th place in the head-to-head competition against other businesses.
They runners raised £425 for our charity partners.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjAH2PfsqeS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Three Peaks Challenge - Saturday 16th July 2022
12 of the Elevation team took on the Three Peaks Challenge, walking a total distance of 39.2km (24.5 miles).
The hike saw the team climb up Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent, and Whernside.
They raised over £500 for our charity partners.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CguSK6Ds32a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Bassetlaw Sprint Triathlon - Sunday 5th September 2021
John Bohan, Senior Director and Jack Heffren, Divisional Manager took part in the Bassetlaw Sprint Triathlon, a 400m pool swim, followed by a 23.4km bike route and then finished with a 5km. They raised £975 for our charity partners.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpFXt8sECx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sheffield 10km Corporate Race - Sunday 26th September 2021
7 members of the Elevation team competed against other businesses in the corporate challenge, Elevation Recruitment Group finished in 2nd place in the team race.
They raised £821 for our charity partners.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUcng5bIFej/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Manchester Marathon - Sunday 10th October 2021
Jack Heffren, Divisional Manager took part in the Manchester Marathon to raise money for our charity partners. This was a personal challenge that Jack dedicated extreme training to.
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Christmas present donation
We donated over 150 presents to Sheffield Children’s Hospital & Ukraine Refugee Support Sheffield in December 2022.
Gambling with Lives – Charity Football Match
On Sunday 21st August 2022, 7 of our team members took to the pitch for a charity tournament to raise money for Gambling with Lives & Sheffield Mind.
The cup was set up in memory of Sheffield born, Jack Ritchie, who sadly took his own life in 2017 aged just 24, as a result of a gambling addiction.
Take a look at the images here: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChmCcYOsiqc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The Suit Works – Clothing Drive
Elevation teamed up with The Suit Works charity in South Yorkshire, to hold a workwear clothing drive at our Rotherham office on Tuesday 7th September 2021.
We collected over 300 items of male and female donations, including suits, coats, shirts, trousers, dresses, skirts, ties, shoes, and handbags.
The clothing drive was an opportunity to collect as many workwear items as possible to support The Suit Works in their aim to help unemployed people of all ages, who want to work, but do not have the funds or means to purchase appropriate clothing for interviews.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkKjFMs5yK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Roundabout – Sleep Out
In November 2021, Elevation was headline sponsors of the sleepout event in conjunction with Roundabout. A great youth charity that provides shelter, support and life skills to young people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Our team braved the cold night by swapping warm beds for a sleeping bag and a hard floor. It gave our team a small insight into the challenges faced by vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness.
We raised £2,170 for Roundabout.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWdImSSDUda/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sheffield Young Carers – Christmas present donations
Throughout the beginning of December, the Elevation team donated an incredible amount of Christmas presents to our charity partner, Sheffield Young Carers. These were delivered on 16th December 2021.
These gifts were given to the inspiring young people in our community, who provide care for their loved ones all year round.
Take a look at the photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXi618Lq6lA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Our Business Services Director and CEO, share their thoughts on Elevation’s CSR plan and why it is vital to the business and our community, read more here.
For more information on our plans, please contact Sarah-Lee Neesam on 07967 644005.