We believe it is important to give back to our local community and as a result, we have been working hard over 2019 to include a number of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. Our chosen charity for 2019 was First Steps Playgroup which is a playgroup for children who have additional needs. First Steps receive funding in the form of grants from West Lothian Council , however they are continually fundraising to meet running costs, salaries, training and play equipment. Therefore, our aim at the start of 2019 was to raise as much money as possible for First Steps Playgroup and provide positive social value from our CSR activities.
Fitwise Race Night
One of our most successful CSR activities was the Fitwise Race Night in April where we raised a total of £1300. The night featured 8 races with 8 horses which were available to purchase prior to the event and a range of prizes were given to the winners. We also had a raffle and stand up bingo which went along with this event, all helping to raise money for the charity.
Sponsored Walk
Fitwise team members also took part in a sponsored walk around Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh. This was a fun and rewarding day out for the staff and we were fortunate to raise a total of £357 for First Steps Playgroup.
TEAM DEVELOPMENT DAY
Fitwise members also participated in various social activities throughout 2019 as part of the CSR. In June, we engaged in a team development day to facilitate collaboration and teamwork at Fitwise. The day included several training activities on high performing teams from a professional coach, along with two games of ten-pin bowling. Overall a fun and motivational day that strengthened the team dynamics at Fitwise!
Fitwise Halloween competition
If anyone knows how to put on a good costume show, it’s Fitwise. This year, each department dressed up as a theme and the team with the ‘best’ costume won the award. The winners this year were the bookkeeping team who dressed up as 60s music festival goers from Woodstock.
Check out the costumes below!
Christmas!
The Fitwise team also got together to celebrate Christmas Jumper day. This is something that we have done for the past few years which never fails to get everyone in the Christmas spirit, as well as boost fundraising efforts for our chosen charity. No doubt a festive occasion we will continue for the foreseeable future.
