#GivingOneHour

Thursday 02 April 2020

The PraxisIFM Group has launched a fundraising campaign for Guernsey residents who have been financially impacted by the corona virus crisis.

The financial services administration group is calling on other businesses in a stable financial position to join the campaign.

PraxisIFM's corporate social responsibility team has launched the appeal by asking staff to donate the last hour of their April salary in order to support local charities, which are facing a surge in demand for their services and shortfalls in funding.

"We have over 200 staff in Guernsey and with us all working from home and the lockdown restrictions, the best way to support our community right not is with financial support," said Director of Praxis Fund Services in Guernsey, Janine Lewis.

The group has been operating in the island for more than 35 years, supporting a number of local charities and sporting initiatives each year.

Working with the Association of Guernsey Charities to identify which organisations are in most urgent need of financial support, PraxisIFM has decided to split funds raised by its own employees between the Guernsey Welfare Service and a second charity, which staff are voting for from a shortlist.

The Guernsey Welfare Service works with a variety of people who find themselves in need of financial support. This can include single parent families, pensioners, people with disabilities or long term medical conditions, and families on low incomes who may find themselves with unexpected bills.

"Many charities are being called on to provide additional support to the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community, yet their funding sources are starting dry up," added AGC Vice Chairman, Peter Rose. "Charities who rely on commercial activities, such as charity shops, charities who rely on sponsorship and fundraising events, and those who simply collect in Town or outside supermarkets are no longer able to do so. So, generous initiatives like PraxisIFM's #GivingOneHouse appeal are becoming vital to securing their continued operation.

"On behalf of these charities we thank PraxisIFM's staff for their generosity."

Other local businesses are being encouraged to get involved and give what they can. They can find out more by emailing mail@charity.org.gg.