Pillars of the Community

Become a Pillar of the Community and support St Elizabeth Hospice

What is Pillars of the Community?

St Elizabeth Hospice's Pillars of the Community is a new corporate scheme which invites companies to sign up to pledge to earn either a platinum, gold, silver or bronze pillar through a range of ways to suit them and their staff.

We rely on the generosity of local businesses to help us raise some of the £8.7 million we need each year to provide Hospice services throughout Suffolk free of charge.

There are four different levels of membership:

• £1,000 - Bronze Pillar - by becoming a Bronze Pillar your business will help pay for a Hospice Nurse for a whole week
• £5,000 - Silver Pillar - by becoming a Silver Pillar your business will fund the equivalent of  a nurse for five weeks
• £10,000+ - Gold Pillar - by becoming a Gold Pillar your business could help pay for a bed on the In-patient Unit for three weeks
• £50,000+ - Platinum Pillar - by becoming a Platinum Pillar your business will help pay for a Hospice at Home nurse for a year

Businesses can choose what sort of support they give the Hospice to reach these targets. Suggestions include:

• sponsoring a Hospice event
• staff fundraising
• a one-off corporate donation
• affinity fundraising - where businesses can choose to give a percentage of a product or service's sales to charity
• pro bono work - offering services to us for free
  

• Promote team building
• Support your local Hospice and help us to continue to develop a 'feel good factor' amongst your staff
• Officially support a local charity
• Receive a tax benefit on your donation
• Make it part of your Corporate and Social Responsibility
• Get recognition in the local media and business press
• Receive a cut glass Pillars of the Community award which can be displayed at your workplace
• Use our specially designed Pillar of the Community graphic on your website and printed material
• Attend networking events organised by St Elizabeth Hospice and meet other businesses with shared interests
• Have the opportunity to become a Business Ambassador for St Elizabeth Hospice and represent us within your sector

Download the Pillars of the Community leaflet

St Elizabeth Hospice Pillars of the Community

Gold

Ramada Encore Hotel Ipswich
The Ramada Encore is centrally located  hotel  just a five minute walk from Ipswich train station, Ipswich Town Football Club and the town centre. The hotel is perfectly situated for leisure or business and the award winning Water Front Marina with bars and restaurants located nearby.They have supported the Hospice by hosting one of the Pillars of the Community Event, arranged a 5 aside football match at Goals which included many high profile companies such as Customer Service Direct, Suffolk County Council and Willis. They also offer complimentary meeting room facilities to the Hospice when needed.
www.encoreipswich.co.uk

Simply Money Ltd
Simply Money specialise in Mortgage Broking on behalf of clients throughout East Anglia. They have been in business for over 11 years and have built many strong relationships in the region with customers. Simply Money pride themselves on first class personal service and survive on the recommendations of customers to friends and colleagues. There is an office in Ipswich or they can meet with clients in their own homes, at a time convenient to them.
Simply Money is proud to be involved in arranging the annual Hospice Golf Day. Managing Director Chris Whitley has been involved in arranging the Hospice golf days for a number of years and each year the event gets bigger and raises more funds. Chris also completed the Ipswich Half Marathon raising just under £1,500.
www.simplymoneyltd.co.uk

Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)
MSC (UK) is recognised as the second largest container shipping company in the world. From its Ipswich Headquarters, MSC (UK) offers shippers a comprehensive range of services including Shipping, Road and Rail Transport, and Warehousing supported by Branch Offices in London, Liverpool and Glasgow.
MSC Staff voted for St Elizabeth Hospice to be their charity of the year.  Staff contribute by paying to dress down every Friday, and various fundraising events will be held throughout the year to boost the final total raised. They are also looking at the possibility of staff participating in volunteer work.
www.mscuk.com

Silver

Richard Jackson Ltd
Richard Jackson Ltd is a local firm of consulting engineers providing civil, structural and geotechnical engineering advice for clients.  Services range from building inspections and reporting, through to structural designs for extensions and new buildings, even helping with Planning where required.Richard Jackson fundraise for the Hospice in numerous ways including organised events (such as the Midnight Walk and the Dragon Boat Race) as well as other activities such as jumble collections and the donation of computer equipment.  They are proud to support the Hospice in making a difference within our community.
www.richardjackson.uk.com

Bronze

AV Unit
AV Unit provide audio, lighting and stage systems for all types of events. They can produce video and online media for all types of marketing and communication activity and design and install permanent audio visual equipment. AV Unit are delighted to support St Elizabeth Hospice. They have installed individual bedside TVs, raised funds at the Golf day, provided AV equipment for awards ceremonies and are hoping to raise money through staff taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge in 2012.
www.avunit.com

Engraving Village
Engraving Village is a family run business specialising in the supply and engraving of a whole range of products, including trophies, presentation awards, name plates, ID tags, signs and gifts. All of customers are assured a personal and friendly service and guaranteed workmanship of the highest quality at competitive prices.
Engraving Village engrave leaves for the Hospice Memory Tree free of charge and supply and engrave other items and awards, as and when required.
www.engravingvillage.co.uk

Framlingham Technology Centre
Purpose built, serviced business accommodation offering unrivalled technology facilities, flourishing business network and enjoying strong connections with the community in which it is situated. Based in of one of Britain’s most desirable locations with connections enabling trade as easily locally as internationally. Conference/meeting facilities and experienced event co-ordination if required.
The FTC team have been dreaming up ways for its business community to have fun while raising some cash for Hospice. “Bacon Butty” mornings tempt tenants to work on Mondays and will undoubtably migrate to barbeques outside when it’s warmer. Then maybe a Dragon Boat race after all that eating!
www.t-centre.co.uk

John Michael Hairdressing
John Michael Hairdressing offer simply the best hairdressing and service around. They are a long established chain of salons in Ipswich and East Anglia with their own training centre used by salons across the region. Creating individual looks at affordable prices means John Michael stay ahead of the game. Visit us soon!
As well as supporting the Hospice financially with varied sponsored events, John Michael pride themselves on giving practical help. Several team members regularly work in the hospice salon and they have also donated valuable equipment including products, gowns and towels.
www.johnmichaelhairdressing.com

React Computer Partnership
React specialises in supplying and support IT systems to small and medium businesses throughout East Anglian. They are a Microsoft Small Business Specialist and hold Mid-Market Solution competency. React's philosophy is to understand client’s business and processes, so they can offer relevant advice on how their IT systems can offer additional benefits.
React is a family business and makes regular monthly contributions to the Hospice in gratitude for the care given to their late father Derek Pledger. Some of the Directors at React take part in open air swimming events most years and use these as sponsorship opportunities to raise additional funds.
www.reactcp.co.uk