We believe that actions talk louder than words and our approach to corporate social responsibility is no different. In 2008 we are supporting Vitalise and Macmillan Cancer Support through a variety of fund raising work and pro-bono projects.

The Celtic Challenge

Andy and his crew also recently took part in the Celtic Challenge to raise money for charity. It is classed as the longest sea rowing race in the world. The race, which is an extreme test of endurance and strength, is a biennial 90-mile race across the Irish Sea from Arklow in County Wicklow to Aberystwyth, North Wales. This year 13 boats started and 6, including the Egremont boat, we are proud and just a little relieved to say, finished the race. The rotating squad of 12 rowers finished in 20.5 hours and raised a fantastic £7,500. Well done to Andy and the crew!

Vitalise Legends of Sport DInner

We had the honour of sponsoring a table at this fabulous event, with Welsh rugby legend, Phil Bennett stoically describing that Barbarians try just one more time... Photos to follow soon

The Paris Marathon

This one was for Vitalise and Andy (he really should take up more relaxing pursuits!), Alex and Rachel did us proud running in about 4 hours and 40 minutes and raising £1,400. After taking about a week to recover, they have been remarkably quiet about future marathon plans!

Anyone for Gardening?

Not everyone at Egremont needs to raise their heart rates to excessive levels to feel that they are making a difference. We recently got involved with one of our client's charitable events contributing some gardening gloves and fruit trees to a local primary school sensory garden project.

Local Actions

Between working and looking after two small children, our Marketing Director, Natalie also manages to find time to be a school governor at her local secondary school, in Kendal, Cumbria.

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