Staff at Aberdeen’s largest PR and marketing agency are hoping to win big for Befriend a Child at a fundraising race night this month, as part of the team’s plan to raise £10,000 for the local charity.
BIG Partnership nominated Befriend a Child as its official charity partner in Aberdeen, with money raised by staff being used to support disadvantaged children in the North-east.
As part of the fundraising drive, the team has organised a race night at The Ashvale on Great Western road from 7pm on Friday, November 29, with guests invited to place their bets on virtual horse races.
Those attending can also win a range of raffle prizes donated by some of BIG’s clients including VIP tickets to see Strictly Come Dancing at P&J Live (donated by Xodus Group), an overnight stay from Residence Inn by Marriott in Aberdeen and a signed top from Aberdeen Football Club.
BIG director, Zoe Ogilvie, said: “We officially launched our fundraising campaign for Befriend a Child earlier this year and staff have been organising activities to support the much-needed services the charity provides to local children. We’re on target to raise £10,000 by next year which will go towards helping the organisation increase the number of positive experiences it can offer to children in challenging circumstances.
“Our race night is an opportunity to raise funds while having some fun with colleagues, clients and the media.
“We’d like to thank our clients who have supported the event so far with fantastic raffle prizes and donations.
Befriend a Child provides support to school-aged children and young people growing up in difficult life circumstances across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The charity delivers one-to-one befriending and mentoring programmes and projects via trained volunteers who offer children the opportunity to experience more of what life has to offer and create happy childhood memories.
Befriend a Child’s chief executive officer, Sarah Misra said: “We are delighted with how our partnership with BIG is going, they are a fantastic and enthusiastic team, and it has been great to see them really embrace Befriend a Child and have fun in reaching their fundraising goals.”
Tickets for the event are £20pp and include a £7 donation to the charity along with a choice of supper and a welcome glass of fizz. Afterwards, guests can purchase drinks from the venue’s fully licensed bar.
Tickets can be purchased from BIG Partnership prior to the event by emailing events at events@bigpartnership.co.uk or calling the office on 01224 211 045.
To make a donation to support BIG’s fundraising challenge please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/big-bac
Zoe, Sarah and Cuddles