There's always more we can do for a good cause, and we're proud to help raise vital funds for a number of amazing charities and local community schemes we support.
In September, Celtic hosted our annual Charity Golf Day at Burhill Golf Club, raising an incredible £22,370 for StrongMen, a charity that aims to break the silence around grief and tackle the emotional and physical impact of bereavement.
This year’s event was particularly special, as the winner was presented with the John Whyte Memorial Cup for the very first time. Named in memory of our founder and Chairman, who we sadly lost in January, the trophy celebrates John’s lifelong love of community and sport.
Thank you to everyone who played, sponsored and donated to make the day such a success!
We've been proud supporters of Stripey Stork for a number of years, and taking part in Run Reigate is a huge highlight of our fundraising year.
This year, Jon Whyte ran the half marathon, Ruairi Blake and Simon Haylor ran the 10K, and Jon's daughters Saoirse and Orla joined the team too.
Stripey Stork is a Surrey-based baby bank, collecting and distributing baby and children's items to families across Surrey who are experiencing hardship.
Together with Stripey Stork's other corporate supporters, the teams raised a fantastic £10,428 to help them continue their incredible work. Well done Team Celtic and a big thank you to our sponsors!
Anne-Marie O'Dwyer, Sinead Malik, Mark Avis, Harry Ward, Sinead Kirk, Simon Haylor, Amanda Traynor, Ali Gray, Gary Avis and Mark Fortune took to the streets of London on 7th July to walk a combined 50km.
The day raised £2,240 for Stonewall, which stands for the freedom, equity and potential of all LGBTQ+ people. As part of a vibrant global movement for change, made up of LGBTQ+ people, their allies, families and friends, Stonewall imagines a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and live their lives to the full.
Celtic was proud to volunteer at Stripey Stork for the second year running.
Stripey Stork's list of referrals grows every year, and our volunteer days give us the chance to see the hard work and dedication behind the scheme, while helping make sure every child receives their chosen gift.
During September and October, a number of Celtic employees took part in the Stanhope Foundation's 2022 challenge: three events over three consecutive weeks, raising money for St Mungo's, Maggie's Centres and the Prince's Trust. Each charity runs specific programmes to help vulnerable people get, and stay, in work.
The challenges comprised a 45-mile bike ride, a 10-mile night walk and a half marathon.
Celtic spent two volunteer mornings helping the team at Stripey Stork. Having supported their #SantaStork campaign from the very beginning, we found it eye-opening to see first-hand the scale of the task they face each year.
The team's aim is that no child misses out on the magic of Christmas. At the time of our visit, more than 5,000 presents were needed to reach local families in need, and the campaign was well on its way thanks to the donations and toy purchases it had already received.
