Tipto has raised a record annual total of more than £4,500 in the last 12 months for long-term charity partner Reuben’s Retreat.
The trade marketing organisation has supported Reuben’s Retreat since 2012, during which time it has raised more than £21,000 through fundraising.
In the last year Tipto’s fundraising has included charity raffles at its roadshows and SuperShows attended by suppliers and agents. Funds have also been raised as a result of one-off cash donations via Tipto’s new text donation service.
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The charity, currently supporting more than 500 individuals, supports families who have lost a child or are living with a child with complex medical needs.
It is currently fundraising for the next stage of building works at the retreat in Glossop, near Manchester, to create self-catering apartments for families to stay on holiday.
Reuben’s Retreat founder Nicola Graham thanked Tipto and agents for their support.
She said: “We feel really blessed to have the support of Tipto. On a personal level, the Tipto link is important for me as I used to be an active member of its community before we lost Reuben.
“Tipto’s support is invaluable. Not only do they raise vital funds, every penny of which is invested with integrity, but they also have a valuable wide reach as a community.
“We always get to converse with many agents and individual suppliers directly, and there’s nothing better than working together in person, an opportunity we are always truly grateful for. Our relationship goes from strength to strength every year and this last year was a bumper fundraiser too.”
Tipto chairman Richard Forde said: “It’s an honour to continue our dedicated fundraising efforts for such an important charity.
“Nicola and the team’s dedication to these families is truly inspiring and we hope to be able to continue to deliver record breaking amounts to allow the charity to push forward with its plans.
“Reuben’s Retreat is a charity close to TIPTO’s heart and every team member and agent we’ve hosted this year has played an integral part in raising such a fantastic sum.”