Fundraising activity consisted of efforts such as its ever-popular Christmas Jumpers sale, which alone raised ₤ 20,000 for Racing Welfare, as well as essential assistance of the inaugural Voice Of Racing Day, which continues to raise much-needed funds for the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust, Injured Jockeys Fund and Irish Injured Jockeys.
Recent beneficiaries of our charitable support include:
Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare provides professional guidance and practical aid to the stud, stable and assistance staff whose commitment is vital for the wellbeing of racing.
Injured Jockeys Fund
Founded by trustee and previous president John Oaksey, the fund was established in the wake of the terrible accidents including Tim Brookshaw and four months later on Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National. Since then the fund has assisted over 100 jockeys and their households and has paid more than ₤ 18 million in charitable assistance. The fund has actually opened two rehab and fitness centres to support hurt jockeys.
Irish Injured Jockeys
Irish Injured Jockeys was established in 2014 to increase the awareness and raise crucial funds to support hurt jockeys in Ireland. Funds raised go straight to hurt riders most in need of assistance.
Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust
Now in its 21st year, The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust has actually distributed over ₤ 4.5 million equally between the 6 charities it supports - Blue Cross, Brooke, Compassion in World Farming, World Horse Welfare, Racing Welfare and The British Thoroughbred Re-Training Centre.
Support for organisations handling problem gambling
Our company believe that betting on racing and sports must be delighted in as part of basic pastime and as such we support organisations helping people who may have difficulty managing their gambling activity.
These organisations consist of:
Gamcare
Be Gamble Aware
Gamblers Anonymous
Links to these organisations are released frequently in our papers and on our websites.
Environment
In order to limit the effect of our company on the natural environment we ensure our providers operate to high requirements and are likewise mindful of their obligations.
Newspapers are printed by Trinity Mirror Printing, which keeps official policies related to;
Paper sourcing, sustainable forestry and recycling
Energy usage and greenhouse gases
Volatile organic substance (VOC) emissions from printing
Waste management and recycling
- The purchase of contracted printing and item distribution services
Further info can be discovered at trinitymirrorprinting.co.uk
Our newspapers are dispersed for sale by Smithsnews and Menzies Distribution.
The ecological effect policies for these organisations can be discovered at:
smithsnews.co.uk/ our-responsibilities/environment
johnmenziesplc.com/responsibility/environment
During late 2017 our main office area will alter to a freshly modernised structure at the Podium in Stamford Street on the South Bank. The modernisation of these offices has been designed to accomplish high ecological requirements. The structure will run to a BREEAM requirement of Excellent.
