Employment charity Work Avenue raises £1m in 36-hour fundraiser
More than 2,500 donors enable the charity to continue supporting more than 3,500 people each year in finding jobs, changing careers and starting businesses
Work Avenue raised more than £1m in 36 hours to support its work transforming the lives of members of the community who are unemployed, struggling with their career or experiencing issues with their business.
Its Charity Extra campaign was backed by an incredible 2,583 donors and far exceeded an initial target of £750,000. Donations ranged from £5 to £30,000, as the whole community came together in a show of support.
The money will be used so that Work Avenue can continue to provide information, advice, guidance, courses and one-to-one support – helping more than 3,500 people each year find jobs, change careers and start thriving businesses.
Work Avenue chief executive officer Debbie Lebrett said: “The response to this campaign was overwhelming and we are so grateful for all of the generous donations.
“We were not just blown away by the amount raised, but by the sheer number of people who chose to support us and all the amazing messages they left. We are proud that our work changes lives and helps people earn a living with dignity. Now, thanks to the support of the community, we will be able to help even more people over the next year.”
Click here to support the campaign, which is still open.
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