Celebrating a Year of Fundraising Success for The Alfie Nick Foundation!

What a year it’s been! We’re absolutely thrilled to share the success of our charity fundraising efforts at Gibe in support of The Alfie Nick Foundation. It’s been a journey full of teamwork, fun, and a whole lot of giving back—and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve achieved together.

A Unified Goal: £1000 to Start

When we kicked off our fundraising efforts, we set an ambitious yet achievable goal on our JustGiving page: to beat our previous record of £1,070 and make an even bigger impact for The Alfie Nick Foundation. This cause is close to our hearts, and we knew we could make a difference through a series of fun, sport-themed events designed to bring everyone together. But what happened next exceeded all our expectations.

Darren, Sophie, Bilal and Hooky on completing the Bristol Half.

Hitting Our Goal Early

By the halfway point of the year, we were absolutely blown away by the generosity and enthusiasm from everyone at the company. Not only did we beat our £1000 target—we smashed it! It was clear that we had the support of every team member, from the first-time participants to the seasoned fundraisers, and we were determined to push even further. The energy was contagious, and with every event, it felt like we were closer to making a bigger impact.

The £2000 Milestone: Let’s Make It Happen

With our £1000 goal behind us, we set our sights higher. £2000 seemed like a huge challenge, but if there was one thing we had learned, it was that we could accomplish anything when we worked together. So, we got creative and kicked things up a notch with our first-ever Gibe Bingo afternoon.Gibe Bingo: Fun,

Prizes, and a Day Off!

The concept was simple, but the impact was huge. Each of us donated £20 to enter, and in return, we got the chance to win some fantastic prizes. There were gift cards, hampers, and other fun goodies up for grabs, but the grand prize was something everyone had their eye on: a day off work! It wasn’t just about the prizes, though. The afternoon was a perfect chance for us to relax, connect with colleagues from different departments, and share some laughs while supporting an incredible cause.

Gibe Bingo was a massive success, and it helped us raise the final push we needed to reach our £2000 goal.

A Big Thank You to Everyone

Thanks to everyone’s generosity and commitment, we did it! We raised over £2000 for The Alfie Nick Foundation, an achievement we couldn’t have made without the involvement of each and every one of you. Whether you donated, volunteered, or participated in events, your efforts have truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for all the support.

Sophie and Owain with the pre Umbraco Spark harbour run group.

Looking Ahead

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a well-deserved break from fundraising. But rest assured, this is just the beginning! We are already excited about what the new year will bring and look forward to launching more charity events and opportunities.

Thank you again for all your hard work, enthusiasm, and kindness. We can’t wait to continue making a positive impact together in the months ahead.

Until next time, and a big congratulations to everyone involved!

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Sophie Neale, Senior QA

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