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The event was the biggest ever this year and is, as always, a fantastic way to not only raise funds for worthy causes, but for families to enjoy a day out at this historic racecourse
Alexis Bovington, Manager, Member Development, Foresters
We very much appreciate the support of Foresters for this unique event, both from a sponsorship viewpoint and for the fantastic Foresters members who help us out and raise additional funds on the day
Andrew Wood, Senior Fundraiser, Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
The increased focus on pensions has increased consumer knowledge and interest on the subject. A great benefit arising from the new freedoms is that we are taking pension planning as a much more serious subject
Steve Dilworth, Membership Director, Foresters UK
Certainly, the new pension freedoms herald a new era of financial choice for people, but these findings show that for a significant number it is also creating uncertainty in planning their future finances and that a negative impact on charitable giving could be a worrying unwelcome side-effect
Steve Dilworth, Membership Director, Foresters UK
Giving time to charity has many benefits also, volunteering can allow people to get out in their community, meet neighbours and make friends. Best of all, it can give retirees the chance to gain more skills and opportunities to broaden their horizons with time they simply never had before
Steve Dilworth, Membership Director, Foresters UK
We are thrilled to see the difference that Foresters members, staff and suppliers can make to communities, families and individual children with their volunteer and fund raising activities
Steve Dilworth MD, Foresters Member Network UK
The Cash For Kids campaign is particularly important at a time when an estimated 4 million children in the UK live below the poverty line
Steve Dilworth MD, Foresters Member Network UK
The partnership between Foresters and Bauer Media Cash for Kids is a very special one. Mission Christmas 2014 was a best ever result supporting more than 314,000 children across the UK
Sally Aitchinson, MD, Bauer Media Cash For Kids
... without the help of Foresters we are confident that we would not be in a position to help as many children
Sally Aitchinson, MD, Bauer Media Cash For Kids
The consequences of not being prepared for a disaster can be devastating. That is why we have partnered with the British Red Cross to offer training and emergency kits to vulnerable families in communities across the UK
Steve Dilworth, MD, Foresters Member Network UK
In the UK we are fortunate enough not to experience natural disasters and extreme weather on such a huge scale as other parts of the world, so we are proud of the work we are doing with the British Red Cross in order to make a difference to those who need help
Steve Dilworth, MD, Foresters Member Network UK
The event is a fantastic way to not only raise funds for worthy causes, but for families to enjoy a day out at this historic racecourse and, together with all the other charities we support, enables us to help over half a million children a year
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK, Foresters
We are proud to be the main sponsor of the Mascot Gold Cup. This year the organisers are hoping to smash the record for the world’s largest mascot race and with the further support of our member volunteers, who are a great help with fundraising and organising on the day of the event, it looks like they will do it!
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK, Foresters
Our study shows that volunteering or support in non-financial ways still provides a benefit to both the company and the community
Steve Dilworth, Foresters
While Foresters do provide financial support to many charities nationally and internationally, they still also get involved in a “hands on” manner at a local level
Steve Dilworth, Foresters
We would recommend companies thinking about adopting a CSR strategy for 2015 to look beyond the simple donation model, as a volunteering and support based option has wide reaching positive impacts for the company, its staff, and the community
Steve Dilworth, Foresters
The Helen and Douglas House Santas on the Run has become a regular community event in Oxford. Not only is it a great way to help a very worthy charity, but it also makes for a fun family day out. Foresters members and suppliers also get involved in providing tremendous assistance
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
Helen and Douglas House make a huge difference to the children and families it supports, and Foresters are proud to be able to sponsor this event and contribute towards the fantastic amounts raised for the hospice
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
We are delighted to once again be supporting the Cash For Kids Mission Christmas appeal – it is a truly worthwhile cause that makes such a difference to the lives of children and young people
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
Many of us are unaware that extreme poverty still does exist here in the UK and that there are a huge number of children and young adults who are disabled, disadvantaged or suffering from abuse or neglect
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
Christmas is traditionally meant to be a happy, loving time of year, and the Mission Christmas Appeal makes a real difference to those children who are suffering
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
We are very proud of our partnership with Foresters which over the course of the last 5 years has helped us grow our appeal by 217% reaching more children than ever before
Sally Aitchison, MD of Bauer Radio Cash for Kids
The Big City Sleep event was a fantastic way to raise awareness of the challenges faced by children worldwide sleeping on the streets
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
Many of us take comfort in the access to the outside world a mobile phone provides us with, and in asking participants to not use their devices for just one hour they were able to understand on a much deeper level the true isolation street children feel and the challenges they face
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters Member Network UK
Foresters ethos is to be a socially responsible organisation that enriches the lives of our members, their families and their communities
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters UK Member Network
We are thrilled to win this Award as it reaffirms our business’ commitment to our local community. It also shows us that the community have seen what we are doing and we look forward to being a part of it for a long time to come
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Foresters UK Member Network
It is clear that the use of digital devices may well be encroaching on family time. This is a worrying, anti-social trend, affecting our relationships with those we care about and robbing children of the chance to develop social skills
Steve Dilworth, MD, Member Network UK, Foresters
Certainly in the UK, we appear to be a nation of digital addicts
Steve Dilworth, MD, Member Network UK, Foresters
Over the last 25 years, the UK Foresters Scholarship Programme has been a great success, with applicants year on year establishing a phenomenal commitment to their academic studies and volunteering in their communities
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Member Network UK, Foresters
With the cost of further education continuing to rise in the UK, it’s great that Foresters can give students some financial strength in achieving their education goals
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director Member Network UK, Foresters
Being a full-time student imposes a great financial burden … this scholarship will ease a great deal of pressure and has also given me motivation to succeed
Arpan Sekhon, Student of The Year
This scholarship will be a huge financial help. It will definitely make studying easier and more accessible
Arpan Sekhon, Student of The Year
The study highlights just how anti-social we are becoming, preferring to interact with our gadgets rather than our friends and families
Rebecca Bell, UK Project Lead, Tech Timeout, Foresters
The younger generation are losing out on basic social skills
Rebecca Bell, UK Project Lead, Tech Timeout, Foresters
Foresters are encouraging individuals and families to pledge to a Tech Timeout, enabling them to take a short break from technology and improve the quality of the time they spend together
Rebecca Bell, UK Project Lead, Tech Timeout, Foresters
The ethos of the campaign, which has been running in the UK since last September and has attracted over 33,000 pledges, is that we all need to disconnect to reconnect
Rebecca Bell, UK Project Lead, Tech Timeout, Foresters
Investing in the community is an important part of who we are. We decided to celebrate our 140th milestone locally by giving something back to the children in the Bromley area by providing financial support to schools to purchase books
Steve Dilworth, Membership Director at Foresters
Donating books also fits in perfectly with Foresters Tech Timeout initiative. As our use of technology increases we could all become ‘digital addicts’ - especially children - and so we are encouraging families to find a balanced approach to using technology by taking a daily break and turning off all electronic devices for at least one hour a day
Steve Dilworth, Membership Director at Foresters
Our 140 celebrations are set to continue throughout the year. We plan to dovetail our member led community projects in the UK with our milestone celebrations and hope to achieve 140 community projects throughout 2014
Steve Dilworth, Membership Director at Foresters
We are urging families to make the effort to spend some quality time together this Father’s Day, whether it is walking the dog, playing a game of cards, or cooking Dad’s favourite meal – anything as long as it’s technology-free
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK Foresters
The Tech Timeout challenge was launched to help families remember what’s important, because, after all, the best family memories are created when we have shared experiences. Father’s Day is a perfect time to start creating new memories
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK Foresters
Foresters are proud to be able to sponsor the Mascot Gold Cup and provide further support through our member volunteers, who are a great help with fundraising and organising on the day of the event
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK, Foresters
We are very much looking forward to the race in 2014 and seeing the mascots battle it out in a bid to win the race and help raise much-needed funds for Sue Ryder and the multiple other charities the race support
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK, Foresters
Growing numbers of adults and children alike are at risk of becoming ‘digital addicts’, dedicating so much time to technology they are neglecting to spend enough time socialising beyond the screen
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK Foresters
Technology has brought a great many improvements to our lives, and has undoubtedly become an important part of family life. However, our research suggests that the average family will only spend 4.4 hours in a weekend socialising together without digital devices, which can have a real affect on the family dynamic as well as children’s development
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK Foresters
We urge people to sign up to the Tech Timeout pledge, even just for one week, to see the difference it makes. There are so many more things they could be doing from playing cards and board games, to gardening or even having a day out at the park with a picnic and games
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK Foresters
The Helen and Douglas House Santas on the Run is a great event to have been able to be a part of for the past four years and with more Santas hitting the streets than ever, 2013 was no exception
Steve Dilworth, MD, Member Network UK from Foresters
Foresters are proud to be able to sponsor this event and contribute towards the fantastic amounts raised for the hospice
Steve Dilworth, MD, Member Network UK from Foresters
We are thrilled to have hit our highest amount raised from the Santas on the Run in 2013. It was wonderful to see so many people braving a cold winter’s morning to raise money for the charity and help support over 300 families in our catchments area
Poppy Hanbury, Senior Community and Events Fundraiser for Helen and Douglas House
It is great to see a graduate be able to leave university and find employment in a role which enables her to contribute towards society, help the community and work for such a wonderful charity. The end result will be better support for hundreds of children and families.
Steve Dilworth Managing Director, Member Network UK, from Foresters
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Record-breaking 131 mascots race and raise £23,000 for charities

The 10th annual Mascot Gold Cup took place this weekend at the prestigious Wetherby Racecourse, raising around £23,000 for Sue Ryder and other charities whilst providing a fun family day out.The event was sponsored by Foresters , the international financial services organisation, who have been the main sponsor since 2009. Foresters’ member volunteers provided further help and support with fundraising and organising on the day of race. 131 larger than life furry characters took part in the Mascot Gold Cup, the most that have ever participated in this annual event.

Charities could suffer due to new pension freedoms

New research* from Foresters , the international financial services organisation, has revealed that the pensions freedoms could impact on how much the 60+ age group donate to charity.With over-60s giving the most per head of all age groups to charity in 2014 (£150 per person on average), the new pension freedoms could have a significant financial effect on future fundraising campaigns with: · some over-60s believing they will have to cut their donations due to the uncertainty of making their fund last throughout their retirement · 33% saying the amount they

Over 500,000 disadvantaged children helped by Foresters’ support

Foresters, the international financial services organisation, are proud to announce that their fund raising activities in 2014 have helped over half a million disadvantaged children in the UK.  Not only did they see an increase in the amounts raised for various good causes nationwide, but the help and support given by their member volunteers increased by a staggering 58%!The company sponsors both local and national fund raising and community projects, which are supported by their member volunteers (their policy holders) across a diverse range of very worthy causes. One of their major

New partnership programme helps UK Foresters Members be prepared for emergencies

Foresters , the international financial services organisation, has partnered with the British Red Cross to offer training and emergency kits to vulnerable families in communities across the UK.Emergencies and extreme weather, such as floods, can occur across the UK every year and thousands of UK citizens find themselves in need of assistance. The Foresters Prepared with Care programme will be implemented via Foresters community grants, a Foresters member benefit. Anyone who owns a Foresters product automatically becomes a member and can use community grants up

Cuddly characters invited to sign up for 10th Mascot Gold Cup

Mascots of all shapes and sizes are invited to sign up to Wetherby Racecourse’s illustrious Mascot Gold Cup and have a fun family day out as well as raise funds for charity.This year is the 10th anniversary of the Mascot Gold Cup. It is expected to be the biggest one yet with more than 125 runners and it also being the first flat race meeting in Wetherby Racecourse’s history. Over the years this fun event has raised in excess of £125,000 for good causes with the lion’s share going to the organisers, national healthcare charity Sue Ryder. Cuddly characters have included hedgehogs, bears,

CSR is not about giving money says new research

A new study* has revealed that companies do not need to make financial donations to receive the benefits of being a socially responsible business.Providing support in terms of volunteering and giving time can be just as valuable, suggesting that smaller companies who may not be cash rich can still be socially responsible within their communities – benefitting the neighbourhood and raising awareness of the company. The research, carried out on behalf of Foresters, the international financial services organisation, wanted to find out just how important corporate social responsibility (CSR)

1700 Santas smash fund raising record for Oxford hospice

The streets of Oxford City were a mass of Santas at the beginning of December with 1700 fund raisers bracing the cold and taking part in the annual Santas on the Run charity event.  The Santas ran, jogged and walked the two mile (3.2km) route in aid of the world’s first children’s hospice, Helen and Douglas House.The event is expected to raise at least £70,000 – smashing last year’s then record breaking amount of £57,481 and helping the charity with their important work providing care for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions, and support for their families. The Oxford

Foresters gear up for six week campaign helping disadvantaged UK children this Christmas

Foresters – the member focused financial services organisation – are proud to announce their support of the Cash For Kids  (CFK) Mission Christmas appeal for the sixth year running, helping make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and babies across the UK at Christmas.From 17th November, the six-week campaign will involve a number of activities to help raise cash, toys and baby gift packs for over a quarter of a million UK children. The activities will include: · radio advertisements encouraging members of the public to drop off a new

Foresters sponsor a Tech Timeout at the Big City Sleep to raise awareness of the plight of street children worldwide

Highlighting the vulnerability of children living on the streets, a fund and awareness-raising event, called the Big City Sleep, took place on the evening of Friday 24 October.Over 50 people slept on bits of cardboard on the floor of the Old Spitalfields Market, London, for the evening, raising in excess of £15,000 for the organising childrens’ charities Street Child World Cup and Action for Brazil’s Children Trust. The event challenges volunteer ‘sleepers’ to get through one night in order to gain a perspective of what street children have to endure on a nightly basis. As part of the

International business wins local community business award

Foresters – the financial services and membership organisation - has been recognised for their dedication to helping their local community at the Bromley Business Awards  in Kent.Bromley is the largest Borough in London with a population of 310,000 and over 30,000 businesses. The Gala-event Awards ceremony - which rewards and celebrates the many dynamic and innovative businesses in Bromley – took place on 16thOctober, raising £830.00 for local charities. Foresters were announced as the Award winner for the Commitment to the

Do Chongqing residents need to take a Tech Timeout?

The World’s first pedestrian mobile phone lane has been created in the Chinese city of Chongqing, designed for people to walk and use their smartphones without colliding into others.According to The Independent  newspaper, the new lane is intended to be an ironic reminder that it is dangerous to become too engrossed with phones while walking. “There are lots of elderly people and children in our street, and walking with your mobile phone may cause

Foresters provide much needed financial support to UK students

One hundred and fifty students will be starting university later this month with a much-needed contribution to the financial costs of their further studies via the Foresters Scholarship Programme.Member-focused financial services organisation Foresters  is committed to supporting and enriching the lives of its members, their families and their communities. Their Scholarship Programme gives students renewable scholarships awarding them for their outstanding educational achievements and volunteering projects in their community. Steve Dilworth, Managing Director

New research highlights gadget-to-gadget is more popular than face-to-face

· Four in five UK adults prefer to text rather than talk · More than a third use their smartphone while having a face-to-face conversation · Almost one in ten avoid social interaction altogether in favour of gadgetsWith 72% of the population aged 16 to 64 owning a smartphone*, research from Foresters** (the member focused financial services organisation) highlights the anti-social trend for phones and gadgets displacing face-to-face and even voice-to-voice conversations. Despite its traditional purpose, most people (81%) use their phone more to text, email, play games and use the

Foresters celebrate 140th Anniversary by giving back to the local community

· Foresters, the international financial services organisation, is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2014 - they are 140 years old. · Local schools benefit from Foresters gift of money for booksFounded in 1874, Foresters is a mutual financial services organisation and shares its financial success with more than one million members in Canada, the US and UK and champions the well-being of families, unique member benefits and inspiring community activities. Foresters, whose UK head office is situated in Bromley, Kent, decided as part of their 140th anniversary celebrations that they

Make Father’s Day special this year and give Dad your undivided attention

With Father’s Day fast approaching, sons and daughters are being urged to steer away from the traditional gifts of socks, ties and DVD’s and so on, and instead give Dad a gift that is truly priceless – their undivided attention!Member-focused financial services organisation Foresters  is challenging families to take a break from technology and enjoy spending quality time with Dad, without the distractions of the TV, tablets, and smartphones etc. This is their latest initiative in their ongoing Tech Timeout  campaign, which was

Sue Ryder Mascot Gold Cup receives major boost as recruitment commences for 2014 spectacular

The annual recruitment of mascots to the world’s largest Mascot Race at Wetherby Races has begun with the announcement of a three year main sponsorship deal with international financial services organisation Foresters .Foresters have been main sponsors of the event since 2009 and have recently signed up to be main sponsors for a further three years including the 2014 event on 13th April. The event which is always a favourite amongst the ‘Family day’ crowd at Wetherby was first run in 2006 since when it has raised over £110,000 for good causes with the Lion’s

Foresters ask: are we a nation of digital addicts?

Fears that we are a nation of digital addicts1 is being tackled by member-focused financial services organisation Foresters , with their Tech Timeout initiative which encourages families to pledge to spend at least one hour a day together without technology.The benefits are families spending more quality time together, as well as helping with their health and well-being. Research2 shows that there is real concern about addiction to digital devices with almost a fifth of parents (16%) believing their under 16-year-olds are "addicted" to gadgets and more than a

1700 running Santas raise record-breaking amounts for children’s hospice

Newly released figures show that a record-breaking £57,481 was raised in the Oxford Santas on the Run event in December last year – helping Helen and Douglas House (the world’s first children’s hospice which opened in 1982) with their important work providing care for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions, and support for their familiesSantas on the Run - where volunteers dressed as Santa run, walk or jog two miles through Oxford City - is now in its seventh year. In 2013 there were more participants than ever, with Oxford Council allowing an extra 200 Santas to take part

Foresters reaffirm commitment to local community

For the third consecutive year Foresters, the international financial services organisation, has been proud to sponsor the employment of a member of road crossing patrol staff at the Parish C of E School.The Parish C of E School is located on the outskirts of Bromley with much of the school currently housed in a mansion building dating back to 1770. The two-form entry primary school, which has previously occupied other sites, can probably boast being the oldest educational establishment in the Borough, with a history dating back to 1717.   Pupils, families and staff at the school were

Foresters supports Wallace & Gromit to establish the charity's first ever internship

Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity and Foresters are celebrating the success of the charity’s first ever internship – an additional £20,000 raised for charity thanks to Foresters’ generous support.Marie Storey from the charity says, “As a small charity facing increasing demand for support we desperately needed help but could not afford new employees, this is where Foresters stepped in. Together with Foresters we felt that in the current employment market it was essential to invest in graduates with a paid internship, to offer them the opportunity to learn about the charity and gain

Foresters launches Community Grants programme enabling members to make a difference to their community

Foresters - the international financial services organisation- has launched Foresters Community Grants*. This innovative programme enables members to organise and lead a volunteer activity that’s personal to them and to their own community, via a grant of £2,500.Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK from Foresters, says: “This exciting new programme means our members can request grants for projects that are particularly close to their hearts. We hope this will engage more of our members in the Foresters purpose which is to enhance the well-being of families and communities.”

Foresters set for record fundraising helping disadvantaged children this Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching, Foresters UK – the international financial services organisation – are proud to once again support the Cash For Kids (CFK) Mission Christmas Appeal in a bid to help disadvantaged children from all over the UK have a happier Christmas.This is the fifth year that Foresters have worked with Bauer Radio’s Cash For Kids Mission Christmas initiative and this year, they plan to make it their biggest success yet. Last year: · nearly 1,000 Foresters volunteer members in the UK created 3,949 baby packs; · over 250,000 disadvantaged children received toys: ·

Is technology killing family life? Foresters urge parents to give their children a digital detox

The use of technology and the question of whether it is potentially damaging society is something that is currently high on everyone’s agenda, with an explosion in the amount of research looking at the negative implications from its overuse.With experts and studies saying that children, in particular, are suffering from over exposure of technology – with depression, stunted development skills and a risk of serious health issues – it appears something needs to be done to redress the situation. One organisation that is encouraging parents to be more pro-active in their own, and their

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