Local Birmingham employees award substantial grants to charities
Local employees at Mondelez International have selected Birmingham LGBT and GroceryAid to receive substantial donations from The Cadbury Foundation.
Local employees at Mondelez International have selected Birmingham LGBT and GroceryAid to receive substantial donations from The Cadbury Foundation.
This year, to mark the 200th anniversary of the iconic Cadbury brand, a special roadshow for colleagues toured locations across the UK inviting them to vote for charities to receive a share of £200k from The Cadbury Foundation.
After receiving the most votes from regional colleagues, Birmingham LGBT received a £8,000 grant, with GroceryAid awarded a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation.
Birmingham LGBT will use the grant to continue their important work raising awareness of the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) people in Birmingham and beyond. The funding will help them advocate for greater inclusion and create opportunities that allow LGBT individuals to fully participate in and contribute to their communities.
Steph Keeble Director at Birmingham LGBT commented, “We are delighted to receive this extremely generous donation and will use the money to continue to deliver services that support the mental health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community in Birmingham.”
GroceryAid will use the funding to provide free and confidential financial, emotional, and practical support to colleagues across the grocery industry, ensuring they receive vital help during challenging times.
Mandi Leonard, Welfare Director at GroceryAid, commented: “We are delighted and extremely grateful to have been nominated for a £5,000 Cadbury Foundation donation. The funds will be used to provide free and confidential financial, emotional and practical support to colleagues from across the grocery industry.”
The Cadbury Foundation, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary next year, was set up in 1935 in recognition of Richard and George Cadbury and their investment in the welfare of their employees and the local community, and to continue their work.
Kelly Farrell, Community Affairs Manager at Mondelez International, added: “As we celebrate the incredible 200th anniversary of Cadbury’s, we’re also celebrating two centuries of giving back - investing in our communities and making a real difference.
“Carrying on the spirit of the Cadbury brothers is something we’re deeply proud of, as we continue to support amazing charities and projects like GroceryAid and Birmingham LGBT that positively impact countless lives each year.”
For more information on The Cadbury Foundation, please visit www.cadbury.co.uk/about/impact/cadbury-foundation/.
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