We are proud to give back to the community, and each year AEC staff choose a specific charity to which the monies generated from our fundraising activities will be donated. Our charity committee creates a jam-packed programme of events, and sets an annual fundraising target, which AEC matches £1 for £1 at the end of the year.
In 2023, AEC supported local charities Brightest Stars and Wood Street Mission, where staff contributed to various events throughout the year. With match funding £1 for £1 from AEC, £4,335.44 was raised. In addition, clothing for children was donated, toys at Christmas and 8 days of volunteering took place to support the Christmas Appeal for Wood Street Mission. AEC is honoured to have chosen the two charities, both focused on supporting parents and children who are dealing with very difficult circumstances.
SNAP is an Essex charity for families with children and young people who have any additional need or disability. SNAP’s aims are to inform, encourage and support parents and carers so that they can grow in strength and knowledge and become better equipped to give the best possible help to their children.
Read More: https://www.snapcharity.org
The Brick is an anti-poverty charity offering services across the borough of Wigan to people who are at risk of transitioning through homelessness, financial hardship or crisis. Their vision is to provide a practical response working alongside people to help them rebuild but also to address and mitigate the causes.
Read More: https://www.thebrick.org.uk