Amazon volunteers take on charity walk to tackle loneliness in the community
A team of volunteers from Amazon in Daventry took part in a charity walk from the fulfilment centre in Daventry to the company’s site in Rugby, raising £1,000 for Northampton Town FC Community Trust.
The team from Amazon in Daventry laced up their walking boots for a fundraising challenge between the two neighbouring sites, in aid of Northampton Town FC Community Trust. The initiative aimed to support the charity’s work, bringing people together and helping tackle loneliness across the local community.
Northampton Town FC Community Trust is the charitable arm of Northampton Town Football Club, using football and sport to improve the lives of people across Northamptonshire. Its programmes support people of all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on improving health and wellbeing, increasing participation in sport, and creating opportunities for people to connect with others.
Connor Ogilvie from Amazon, who participated in the charity walk, said: “Loneliness can affect anyone, so we’re proud to support Northampton Town FC Community Trust and the work it does to bring people together. The charity walk was a great way for our team to get involved, get active and support an important cause in our community.”
Danny Brothers from Northampton Town FC Community Trust, said: “A big thank you to the team in Daventry for their support and enthusiasm. This donation will help us continue our work bringing people together through our community programmes, and supporting those who are experiencing mental health challenges or loneliness.”
Community donations and employee volunteering are just two of the ways Amazon supports the communities where it operates. Amazon co-founded the Multibank initiative with former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to support families in need. The West Midlands Multibank opened this year, with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC). The initiative has donated more than 7 million surplus goods to over 600,000 families across Wales, Scotland, Greater Manchester, London, Tees Valley and Birmingham.
Amazon has supported more than one million students across the UK with free STEM education programmes through Amazon Future Engineer and helps community organisations transport meals and other essentials to families in need through its pro bono logistics programme, Amazon Local Good.
Amazon partners with Comic Relief and is the official home of the charity’s iconic Red Nose. Together with its employees, customers, and partners, Amazon has raised over £4.8 million to fund projects that support people across the UK, and around the world.