Colleagues raise nearly £600 for Breast Cancer Now

Colleagues have raised nearly £600 for Breast Cancer Now after taking part in a Bake Off-inspired fundraising event earlier this month.

The competition, organised by our award-winning Health & Wellbeing Champions, saw colleagues showcase their baking skills with an impressive range of treats, from traditional Victoria sponge cakes to homemade cinnamon buns.

Customer Transformation Programme Support Officer Nadia Hussain took first place with her pink lemon cake. Income Collection Officer Leah Statham secured both second and third place with her Bakewell tart and chilli cheese bread.

The fundraising didn't stop there. Colleagues also enjoyed an afternoon tea and cake event, while a charity raffle helped boost donations. Thanks to the generosity of partners and suppliers, raffle prizes included executive tickets to watch Manchester United, a 32-inch LG TV and shopping vouchers.

Together, colleagues raised an impressive £580 for Breast Cancer Now, the UK's leading breast cancer research and support charity.

Emma Golden, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Co-ordinator at FCHO, said:

"We're incredibly proud of the generosity and enthusiasm shown by colleagues who supported the event, bought raffle tickets and baked such a fantastic selection of cakes and bread.

"Most importantly, we've raised money for a truly important cause. We'd also like to thank our partners and suppliers for kindly donating the raffle prizes that helped make the event such a success."

Bake Off winner Nadia Hussain added:

"I was delighted to win, but the best part was seeing so many colleagues come together to support a charity that means so much to so many people. It was a fantastic way to raise money and have fun at the same time."

The event is one of many organised by FCHO's Health & Wellbeing Champions, whose work recently contributed to the organisation winning the Workforce Health & Wellbeing Award at the Oldham Business Awards.