CHARITY CORNER
TAKE ME PARTNERS WITH NSPCC: DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH CHARITY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Take Me Group has partnered with the NSPCC - the collaboration signifies a pivotal step in Take Me’s commitment to
supporting a
cause dedicated to safeguarding children and advocating for their well-being. David Hunter, CEO of Take Me Group, expressed his immense satisfaction in spearheading this partnership. After visiting the NSPCC Childline base in Birmingham he gained valuable insight into the exceptional work carried out by the dedicated team. Through internal campaigns, outreach programmes, and com- munity engagement, Take Me aims to
foster a culture of
compassion and giving. The company will organise fundraising activities across its 20+ local offices throughout the UK, encouraging participation from customers, drivers, and office staff alike.
The initial fundraising campaign will revolve around supporting NSPCC’s Christmas Campaign titled ‘A Letter From Santa.’ By making a minimum donation of £8, your child will receive a personalised letter in English or
Welsh from Father Christmas. This initiative not only spreads joy during the festive season but also aids in generating funds crucial for NSPCC’s vital work. To facilitate contributions, Take Me has integrated a donation feature into its phone app, allowing users to make contributions to NSPCC effortlessly. The collaboration between Take Me Group and NSPCC is a testament to the company’s dedication to social causes and community welfare. With a shared goal of safeguarding children and providing support, this partnership embodies the essence of making a positive difference in our society.
LONDON TAXI DRIVER RECEIVES PRIME MINISTER’S POINT OF LIGHT AWARD
London cabbie, Micky Harris, has been recognised by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, for his exceptional contribution to
society and
awarded the Point of Light award. The award was launched in 2014 to recognise outstanding individuals making a positive change in their community and inspiring others. Micky Harris used a legacy from his late wife Barbara, to create a unique taxi-hailing app called Unify, that not only provides drivers with the full metered fare but donates its profits to charities. While studying for the Knowledge, Micky stumbled upon the work of the ‘Taxi Charity for Military Veter- ans’. Moved by their mission, he wasted no time in joining as a volunteer driver and soon became
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an integral member of the charity. As Barbara’s health declined, they discussed how London cabbies could unite and the idea for an app to unify the trade was born. Sadly, Barbara died in July 2022 and Micky successfully launched the Unify app in April 2023. The app was welcomed by the cab trade and already has the support of over 2,000 licensed taxi drivers with others signing up daily. Beyond offering transport, the app
encourages passengers to make charitable donations. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP, said: “Micky’s dedication to supporting charities, as well as volunteering for the ‘Taxi Charity for Military Veterans’ embodies the values we all look up to. I’m extremely pleased to see him given this Point of Light award.” Micky said: “It’s such an honour to receive this award. I work tirelessly trying to do the right thing in an environment dominated by com- panies driven by profit. “I truly believe that we are all ‘Stronger Together’ and the Unify London App will give us the unity we need to succeed.” To find out more Unify, App visit
www.unifylondon.com
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