Local M&S store awarded for their commitment to charity fundraising

Staff in M&S Lisburn have been awarded for their commitment to charity fundraising at a national awards ceremony, it has been revealed.
Staff in M&S Lisburn celebrate winning the Fundraising Award at the Pride of M&S Awards 2016. Pictured are (L-R) Elizabeth Moffett, Danielle Tweedie, Catherine Hilland, Krystina Forsythe, Patrice Ash (Store Manager) and Killian Connolly.Staff in M&S Lisburn celebrate winning the Fundraising Award at the Pride of M&S Awards 2016. Pictured are (L-R) Elizabeth Moffett, Danielle Tweedie, Catherine Hilland, Krystina Forsythe, Patrice Ash (Store Manager) and Killian Connolly.
Staff in M&S Lisburn celebrate winning the Fundraising Award at the Pride of M&S Awards 2016. Pictured are (L-R) Elizabeth Moffett, Danielle Tweedie, Catherine Hilland, Krystina Forsythe, Patrice Ash (Store Manager) and Killian Connolly.

The store based in Sprucefield Shopping Centre, received the coveted ‘Fundraising Award’ at the annual Pride of M&S Awards, which recognises the achievements of M&S staff across the UK – be it individuals, teams or stores.

Up against stores from across the UK, M&S Lisburn clinched the accolade after raising over £64,000 in charity funds during the 2015/2016 financial year.

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Charities included Kindfund – a local charity which helps people in need in Northern Kenya – Action Cancer and Macmillan Cancer Support. Additionally, a Healthy Eating Club for staff was established and a Christmas Toy Appeal was launched to collect presents for under-privileged children in local communities.

Led by charity co-ordinator Stephen Hilland, a team of over 20 M&S staff delivered a calendar of events all in aid of reaching their fundraising goals.

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