Rise Charity

Our continued commitment to supporting Brighton based charity Rise UK meant we sponsored two staff members in their annual Heroes run, plus we donated to have a banner mark the 8km point in the race.

Rise UK helps women affected by domestic abuse, offering practical help that ranges from direct advice to refuge accommodation for those whose lives are at risk.

The annual Heroes Run is a 5km or 10km race, with participants donning their superhero outfits. This year’s event fundraising was dedicated to the children’s counselling service, a much-needed resource for children affected by domestic abuse.

Although our tag team seemed to have fate stacked against them, both suffering with illness and injury before the race, our Marketing Executive Charlotte rallied and, by her own omission, plodded the 10k route.

Charlotte said of the event:

“It was such a lovely race, there was a great atmosphere, despite the threatening weather. Some amazing commitment to costumes from several runners made me feel lucky to only be hampered by a cape and mask; my favourites were the roman soldier whose outfit weighed 13kg and poor Zorro who was desperately trying to keep hold of his hat while running.”