Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is proud to have supported the Candlelighters Christmas Party as a part of its volunteering and fundraising pledge to the Yorkshire charity that provides much needed support to families dealing with children’s cancer.
On Sunday 3rd December, members of Candlelighters, Konica Minolta and other volunteers worked together to give children and their families a truly memorable day, dressing as Champ (the Candlelighters official mascot) as well as characters from Star Wars, SpongeBob, Olaf from Frozen and Lego Superman, and joining them for activities that included face painting, a disco and presents for everyone.
Rob Isherwood is the Customer Success Manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions UK Ltd, and he was one of the team who volunteered in the Candlelighters Christmas Party. He comments, “It was a truly magical day and the smiles it brought to the children will live with me for the rest of my life.”
Elise Simpson, Volunteering & Executive Administrator at Candlelighters stated, “Everyone had such positive things to say about the team from Konica Minolta and the efforts they went to, to make the day a memorable celebration for everyone involved.”
Konica Minolta’s 600 UK employees are encouraged to dedicate one work day each year to volunteering, although many, such as Rob, have chosen to go further, as he continues to fundraise for Candlelighters through his weight loss challenge. Similarly, Marie Woodhead, Partner Marketing Manager, has hosted a Strawberry Tea. Together they have raised over £3,500.
A further 150 toys will be added to Candlelighters Christmas boxes that will be shared with the children. These gifts were donated by Konica Minolta and its employees (through the companies Toy Drive initiative). A further 150 gifts are also being shared with the Dynamic centre for children and young people with disabilities in Wrexham.
Environment, Social & Governance Partner at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, Gillian Anderson, says, “It is inspiring to see the positive impact our charity involvement is having, whether through volunteering or supporting our initiatives such as the Toy Drive. Throughout 2024, we look forward to getting even more active, particularly in supporting our chosen charities with fundraising activities.”
Gillian adds: “We would like to thank everyone at Candlelighters for making it so easy and accessible for our team to get involved in this joyous occasion. They are full of enthusiasm for how they can do things even bigger and better next year.”
For more information about Candlelighters visit: www.candlelighters.org.uk
About Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd
Konica Minolta is a market-leading Hardware Manufacturer, Smart Data and Digital IT Services company that builds and transforms digital business operations, workplaces, and IT infrastructures to meet the changing needs of customers of all sizes, across departments and industry sectors – both private and public sectors.
A broad portfolio of hardware and solutions and services include IT Infrastructures, Managed IT Services & Support, Process Digitisation and Automation, Digital Print, and Intelligent Video Solutions, as well Outsourced helpdesks and service desks for both front & back-office tasks.
Konica Minolta combines world-class technology partnerships with end-to-end expert operations and processes – from design to support, to transition 10,000 UK customers and partners to the future of work and our vision of an “Intelligent Connected Workplace”.
The company has won awards for its social contribution and is committed to workplace wellbeing, achieving its Sustainable Development Goals throughout the business and wider supply chain. Konica Minolta is listed among the ‘2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ and has received the highest level in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings.
Part of the global Konica Minolta Group, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is headquartered in Basildon, Essex with 10 regional offices across the UK, employing over 750 people.
