Fundraising activity consisted of initiatives such as its ever-popular Christmas Jumpers sale, which alone raised ₤ 20,000 for Racing Welfare, as well as essential support of the inaugural Voice Of Racing Day, which continues to raise much-needed funds for the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust, Injured Jockeys Fund and Irish Injured Jockeys.
Recent beneficiaries of our charitable assistance include:
Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare offers professional guidance and practical aid to the stud, stable and support personnel whose dedication is essential for the wellness of racing.
Injured Jockeys Fund
Founded by trustee and past president John Oaksey, the fund was established in the wake of the devastating mishaps involving Tim Brookshaw and 4 months later on Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National. Since then the fund has actually assisted over 100 jockeys and their households and has paid out more than ₤ 18 million in charitable support. The fund has actually opened 2 rehab and physical fitness centres to support injured jockeys.
Irish Injured Jockeys
Irish Injured Jockeys was set up in 2014 to increase the awareness and raise crucial funds to support hurt jockeys in Ireland. Funds raised go straight to hurt riders most in need of support.
Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust
Now in its 21st year, The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust has actually distributed over ₤ 4.5 million similarly between the 6 charities it Blue Cross, Brooke, Compassion in World Farming, World Horse Welfare, Racing Welfare and The British Thoroughbred Re-Training Centre.
Support for organisations handling problem gambling
We believe that banking on racing and sports must be taken pleasure in as part of basic recreation and as such we support organisations helping individuals who may have difficulty managing their gambling activity.
These organisations include:
Gamcare
Be Gamble Aware
Gamblers Anonymous
Links to these organisations are published regularly in our papers and on our websites.
Environment
In order to limit the impact of our company on the natural surroundings we guarantee our providers run to high requirements and are likewise mindful of their duties.
Newspapers are printed by Trinity Mirror Printing, which maintains formal policies related to;
Paper sourcing, sustainable forestry and recycling
Energy consumption and greenhouse gases
Volatile natural substance (VOC) emissions from printing
Waste management and recycling
- The purchase of contracted printing and item circulation services
Further details can be found at trinitymirrorprinting.co.uk
Our papers are distributed for sale by Smithsnews and Menzies Distribution.
The ecological effect policies for these organisations can be discovered at:
smithsnews.co.uk/ our-responsibilities/environment
johnmenziesplc.com/responsibility/environment
During late 2017 our primary office location will alter to a newly modernised building at the Podium in Stamford Street on the South Bank. The modernisation of these offices has been developed to accomplish high environmental standards. The building will run to a BREEAM standard of Excellent.