Cheshire charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

Six charities based in Cheshire have received a £1,000 Christmas gift.

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

The Joshua Tree, which supports families affected by childhood cancer and Seashell Trust, a learning disability and autism charity offering education and supported living services (see notes for full list¹), are among the local charities set to benefit from the money following overwhelming public support in the area.

Over 5,000 Cheshire residents nominated a cause close to their hearts, with 4,700 charitable causes in the area receiving votes. The 120 winning charities across the UK were picked at random from those nominated.

Thanking supporters in Cheshire, Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group, said:

“Charitable giving is at the heart of our business at the Benefact Group. We are delighted to be giving back to deserving charitable causes once more with our annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign, part of our Movement for Good Awards. In these challenging times, we know that £1,000 can make a real difference and we’re looking forward to seeing how this festive financial boost will changes lives for the better and bring a positive start to 2023.

“Out of some five million companies in the UK, we are the fourth largest corporate donor* and have an ambition to be the largest. As a Group of financial service businesses, uniquely owned by a charity, all available profits go to good causes, and the more our loyal customers support us to grow, the more the Group can give. As a company, our purpose is to contribute to the greater good of society and, together, we can help many good causes to continue their support for those who need it most in these difficult times.”

The full list of the 120 charity winners is available to view online at: 

www.movementforgood.com/12days

1. The six winning charities in Cheshire are:
   • The Joshua Tree
   • Chance Changing Lives
   • Seashell Trust
   • Oldie Club
   • Hospice of the Good Shepherd LTD
   • The Friends of Whitegate School

About the Movement for Good Awards / 12 Days of Giving

1. Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away over £1million to help charities change lives for the better.
2. 250 £1,000 grants were given away in June, a further 250 £1,000 grants were donated in September, followed by 120 £1,000 grants which were given away in December. £500,000 were also given in larger grants.
3. The £1,000 awards launch on Monday 9 May and was open to all UK-registered charities. From 9 May anyone can nominate a registered charity at any time for the chance to receive £1,000.
4. Movement for Good is funded by EIO plc, part of the Benefact Group.
5. For more information visit www.movementforgood.com