“One of our core values is that we support our communities, so we’re very proud of our partnership with EACH” – Stagecoach East drivers and staff organise a giant donation drive and fill a bus to help generate funds"
The kind-hearted colleagues were joined by engineers and support staff and organised a huge donation drive on behalf of Stagecoach East.
Between them, they gathered a whole host of quality items – enough to nearly fill a bus – which will generate funds for EACH by being sold across its 52 shops.
The bumper haul amounted to around 50 bags, including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, homeware, electrical items, books and furniture.
Darren Roe, Managing Director of Stagecoach East, said: “One of our core values is that we support our communities, so we’re very proud of our partnership with EACH.
“The work they do to support so many vulnerable children and young people is exceptional, and we were delighted to do our bit to help by filling a bus with goods.”
The bounty of donations also included umbrellas, a saxophone, a silver baby necklace, a watch and two Nintendo Switches.
A special handover took place at Stagecoach East’s depot in Cambridge, where staff there met two of EACH’s Corporate Fundraisers, Sam Woo and Erin Henry.
Sam said: “We couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible donation, and our thanks go to everyone who showed their support, especially those who came up with the original idea, Mark Fitzpatrick and Will Nuttall.
“It’s a phenomenal amount and made for a quite a sight, when we saw everything gathered on the bus.
“The staff, as well as their family and friends, have done an incredible job, collecting and sorting through so many quality items.
“It will now be distributed across our shops, as well as being sold online, and generate vital funds that help us continue our work caring for children and supporting families across East Anglia.”
EACH is one of the bus operator’s dedicated charities, as nominated by employees.
In addition to their donation drive, staff are close to raising £1,000 – a figure that is set to be matched by Stagecoach East.
