A big thank you to all our partners and supporters during 2019
Aegon
On Wednesday, January 30th we were invited to visit the Witham offices of Aegon to support their charity 'dress down' day, the money raised from which was to come to our branch.
We've been to Aegon before, as part of their programme of activities in support of World Mental Health Day last October, and they seem to be a company who are supportive of the positive mental health of their staff who, in turn are a very enthusiastic bunch of people. As with the prior occasion, we received a very warm and friendly welcome.
We had 7 volunteers in attendance. We set up a stand in the staff restaurant where were able to talk to a large number of individuals. We also had a small number of 'one-on-one' conversations where we were able to provide emotional support in quiet, private settings. Lastly we made a presentation to over 30 of their staff on the topic of 'Emotional Wellbeing and How to Listen' where we shared considerable background into the work of the Samaritans.
It was a fantastic day, at the end of which we were the recipients of £305, raised from the staff, and a further £305 from the company matching the staff money raised.
We'd like to thank Aegon's staff and management - especially Charlotte, who organised things for us - for their efforts on our behalf.