Staff at People’s Partnership1 have collectively walked over 43 million steps, contributing to the impressive total of £12,181 raised for beloved charity, Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove2.
The 1,000 employees at the leading workplace provider, based in Crawley, selected Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove as their Charity of the Year for 2024/25, committing to a year of fundraising to support the charity’s vital work.
Throughout the year, teams from People’s Partnership organised a variety of fundraising events, from step challenges that collectively covered more than 21,457 miles to Tough Mudder 2024, where 25 determined staff members conquered 18 intense obstacles, including ice baths, monkey bars, dizzying heights, mud crawls, and electric shocks.
Staff also supported Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove by putting together hampers for 200 individuals as part of their Bags of Support scheme at Christmas, as well as knitting over 300 hats during Age UK’s Big Knit campaign.
Commenting, Nicola Sinclair, Head of Responsible Business at People’s Partnership, said:
“This has been another fantastic year of fundraising. We are proud to build our future around our people and our community, and we believe in the power of giving back. Our staff’s dedication to raising funds for Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove has been truly inspiring.”
Jenny Freeman, Fundraising Manager of Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to have been People’s Partnership’s Charity of the Year for the past 12 months. Staff have supported us in so many ways, from raising funds to donating their time. We are deeply thankful for their efforts, and the donation will make a real difference in providing support to older people and pushing for changes that will improve their lives.”
Looking ahead, staff at People’s Partnership, which provides The People’s Pension to nearly 7 million workers across the UK, have voted for St Catherine’s Hospice to be their charity partner for the next 12 months.
St Catherine’s Hospice provides expert hospice care to people in West Sussex and East Surrey, offering crucial support to families who may need to take time off work to care for loved ones. The charity is close to the hearts of many People’s Partnership employees, and with the charity currently facing financial challenges—including increasing bills and funding reductions—staff are eager to lend their support.
Nina Gopal, Strategic Partnerships Manager at St Catherine’s Hospice said:
“We’re thrilled to be chosen as Charity of the Year 2025/26 by the team at People’s Partnership. We all want the very best end of life care for our loved ones, friends and ourselves but it’s something that we don’t like to talk about. We’re extremely grateful for selection and are looking forward to working closely with People’s Partnership to deliver a fun and impactful year ahead.”
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Notes to editor:
- The People’s Pension is provided by People’s Partnership and is one of the largest independent master trusts in the UK, serving nearly seven million pension savers and more than 100,000 employers across the UK and manages approximately £30bn in assets. Based in Manor Royal, Crawley, it was founded in 1942. As a business without shareholders, it reinvests its profits with the aim to help customers and achieve better financial outcomes for everyone.
- Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove is a local, independent charity that works primarily with people over 50, supporting and empowering them to make the most of life. The charity aims to help older people to remain healthy, stay independent, be informed and get connected. Age UK WSBH offers information, advice and services, while our social clubs and centres offer activities for fun, friendship and fitness.
- St Catherine’s Hospice provides expert end of life care and support to people living with a terminal or life-limiting condition and their families across West Sussex and East Surrey.
Every year, the hospice cares for around 2,500 people living with a terminal or life-limiting illness on its hospice wards, in their own homes or in care homes.
As well as expert medical and nursing care, St Catherine’s also provides emotional and practical support through its dedicated Wellbeing Team, which provides a range of services including counselling, welfare advice, bereavement support and spiritual care.
It costs around £12 million to run the hospice each year but less than a third of this comes from the NHS. The rest is raised through the support and generosity of the local community.