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The Procter & Gamble Limited
Employee Charities Fund
Newcastle Section
““Constituted to provide for LOCAL charitiesConstituted to provide for LOCAL charities
and good causes”and good causes”
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The Procter & Gamble Limited
Employee Charities FundWhat is it?
The Charity Fund is an opportunity for all employees & associates to regularly give to local charities and good causes direct from their salary. For every £1 donated by an Employee, P&G matches £1
The Employee Charity Fund is open to all P&G employees and associates.
How is the money shared?
Donation decisions are made on behalf of the members by a Local Committee, with representation from Seaton Delaval, Longbenton, Cobalt and Associates.
Who can receive funds?
• Local Charities, Local Good Causes
• Many of the sponsorship requests are from P&G employees for local causes in which they are involved or wish to support
How can I join?If you are not already a member go to http://www.pgassociates.co.uk/core/gen/ecf.cfm
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The Procter & Gamble Limited
Employee Charities Fund
Do you have a good cause?We are always looking for opportunities to help the local community. These may not necessarily be financial but providing time and knowledge from employees.
How do I ask for sponsorship?For sponsorship/donation applications for the Employee Charity Fund please contact one of your local representatives.
Stepping Stones£5000Towards training and activities for young people who are homeless and in need of a helping hand
Donations : Jan – June 2008
2nd Battle Hill Guides
• £624
• Towards new waterproof clothing
Donations : Jan – June 2008
5th Whitley Bay Scouts
£100
For the provision of Woggles
Centenary Camp
Donations : Jan – June 2008
Greenfield School, Hebburn
• £1000
• Specialist equipment to help disabled children to stand. Giving them a different view and avoiding further disability from constant sitting
Donations : Jan – June 2008
• Red Row 1st School− £200
Gardening Tools for their ‘Roots and Shoots’ Project.
Cramlington Football Club tournament balls & kit bags
£200Hexham Football Club Jnrs Football pitch development
£200Swalwell Football Club Jnrs Football Nets
£200Heaton Hawks Winter Pitch fees, strips and balls
£150Whytrig Middle School Toward new strips
£300
Blyth Valley Disabled Forum £200 + TrophyTowards friendly football tournament
Donations : Jan – June 2008
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Donations : Jan – June 2008Cystic Fibrosis Trust (North East) £1000Percy Hedley Foundation Power Chair Sport Project £100Abbeyfield Nursery Outdoor learning center £200Seaton Delaval Arts Center Setting up of Arts Center £500Northburn Primary School Outdoor learning center project £500Willington Quay Kiddies Club Outing to High Borran £400Community ‘Meal’ Benwell Project with Benwell Residents £400Community ‘Fun Day’ Walkergate £400Reavely Theatre School Costumes £200Lesbury: Friend of Pond/Playarea Play equiment £200
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Newcastle Committee:
Mrs B Ellis (Chairman) SeatonMr C J Raistrick (Treasurer) LBMr E H Lowe (Secretary) AssociateMiss L Varlow CobaltMrs A Perrin Cobalt Mr A Graydon LBMrs J Cressey AssociateMr W Booth SeatonMrs V Burt LBMs J Cordner Cobalt
How can I join?Complete the application form MyPG.com/forms