Now insurance firm gives a helping hand to the helpers

STAFF AT Halifax-based Covéa Insurance have nominated local charities to receive a share of a £100,000 fund.

The company has pledged to support a wide range of charities that have helped the local community through the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokesman said: “The business was inundated with heartfelt nominations covering a wide range of issues from health, domestic abuse and poverty, through to equality, mental health and animal welfare.

“Faced with so many worthwhile causes, the company decided that as many charities as possible should benefit, resulting in a wave of giving across the Calderdale community. Every charity nominated will receive a share.”

Covéa Insurance people director Lisa Meigh said: “Supporting and giving back to our community has always been an integral part of our company culture.

“Normally our people would be driving a jam-packed calendar of charity fundraising events but in light of the crisis and not being together they haven’t been able to.

“We know that many charities, large and small, have struggled with funding during recent months and that many of our employees are missing the opportunities to get involved and help their communities at a time when it is most needed.

“This donation has empowered our people to be able to help charities they feel passionately about by asking them to choose where the money goes. The response from our people has been overwhelming and the stories behind their nominations have been incredibly moving.”