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Christmas in the fast lane for UK children
21 December 2009, 3:31 pm
By Sarah Griffiths
Jake Humphrey goes racing with Lu Lu Watuta and Stuart Stobie, Divisional Managing Director of TNT Express.
Courtesy of TNT
Jake Humphrey, the Formula One racing presenter, joined pupils from the Sir John Cass Foundation Primary School in London last week to assist TNT Express Services to deliver some 'top gear and Christmas cheer' to kids across the UK as part of TNT's ongoing support for Wooden Spoon.
TNT has partnered with recycling experts Centriforce Products and Ecoslot, to provide toy car racing tracks made from thousands of recycled polylopes to children at 12 Spoon projects. The recycled polylopes are derived from plastic envelopes - which are used in the course of TNT's numerous contracts including those with the Department for Work and Pensions and Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs.
TNT will deliver the Ecoslot race circuits to the Spoon projects early in 2010 as part of its corporate responsibility and sustainability drive.
Jake said: “This is a great idea which will provide hours upon hours of fun. The recycling aspect is both imaginative and cost effective and helps deliver benefits for some very deserving children as well as the wider environment.”
Recycling experts Centriforce Products transform the used polylopes into plastic granules which provide the materials for Ecoslot to manufacture the racing circuits. These come complete with TNT and Wooden Spoon branded cars.
Bill Hill, the Chief Executive of Wooden Spoon, praised the ingenuity behind the racing sets when he said: “TNT is fundamental to our vision to improve the quality and prospect of life for some of the most disadvantaged children in the country.
"TNT and Wooden Spoon have helped give these pupils an appreciation of the need to preserve precious resources. This can not only help their understanding of the environment but they can also have a great deal of fun into the bargain at this exciting time of the year.”
Stuart Stobie, Divisional Managing Director of TNT Express said the racing track initiative with Spoon was a perfect illustration of the company's approach to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
“We're delighted to be able to combine our staunch support for Wooden Spoon with a fine example of how we are striving to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.
“The recycling aspect is both imaginative and cost effective and helps us deliver benefits for some very deserving children as well as the wider environment.”
About TNT UK & Wooden Spoon
For the last 12 years Wooden Spoon has benefitted from TNT's commitment to supporting charitable causes.
Over this period of time TNT staff have raised over £2.5m for Wooden Spoon. The company also provides help-in-kind to the charity including the provision of free collection and delivery services.
Funds rasised by TNT staff:
TNT will deliver the Ecoslot race circuits to the Spoon projects early in 2010 as part of its corporate responsibility and sustainability drive.
Jake said: “This is a great idea which will provide hours upon hours of fun. The recycling aspect is both imaginative and cost effective and helps deliver benefits for some very deserving children as well as the wider environment.”
Recycling experts Centriforce Products transform the used polylopes into plastic granules which provide the materials for Ecoslot to manufacture the racing circuits. These come complete with TNT and Wooden Spoon branded cars.
Bill Hill, the Chief Executive of Wooden Spoon, praised the ingenuity behind the racing sets when he said: “TNT is fundamental to our vision to improve the quality and prospect of life for some of the most disadvantaged children in the country.
"TNT and Wooden Spoon have helped give these pupils an appreciation of the need to preserve precious resources. This can not only help their understanding of the environment but they can also have a great deal of fun into the bargain at this exciting time of the year.”
Stuart Stobie, Divisional Managing Director of TNT Express said the racing track initiative with Spoon was a perfect illustration of the company's approach to corporate responsibility and sustainability.
“We're delighted to be able to combine our staunch support for Wooden Spoon with a fine example of how we are striving to have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.
“The recycling aspect is both imaginative and cost effective and helps us deliver benefits for some very deserving children as well as the wider environment.”
About TNT UK & Wooden Spoon
For the last 12 years Wooden Spoon has benefitted from TNT's commitment to supporting charitable causes.
Over this period of time TNT staff have raised over £2.5m for Wooden Spoon. The company also provides help-in-kind to the charity including the provision of free collection and delivery services.
Funds rasised by TNT staff:
| 2009 | £235,000 |
| 2008 | £305,000 |
| 2007 | £300,620 |
| 2006 | £287,460 |
| 2005 | £285,358 |
| 2004 | £261,387 |
| 2003 | £250,738 |
| 2002 | £205,704 |
| 2001 | £165,000 |
| 2000 | £103,000 |
| 1999 | £75,000 |
| 1998 | £30,000 |
| 1997 | £10,000 |
TNT & Spoon Updates
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The new Wooden Spoon Fitness Centre at Valence School in Westerham, Kent, was opened on Thursday 29th September by Mick Skinner, former England & Harlequin rugby player and Honorary President Kent Region Wooden Spoon. The Kent Region of Wooden Spoon contributed £40,000 for the refurbishment of a residential block at the Special School for children and young people aged 5-19 years who have physical disabilities and complex medical needs.
Jackie Ross
05 Oct 11
The Wooden Spoon Lodge at Pathfield School in Barnstaple,Devon was opened by Mike Catt OBE, former Bath, London Irish, British Lion and England Rugby World Cup winner on 28th September. Spoon Devon Committee Members and many of their corporate marketing partners were hosted by Bruce Priday, Chairman of Devon Wooden Spoon Region, to thank them for their generous contribution and support. They were joined by fundraising staff from the TNT Exeter Depot, who came to see for themselves how the money they raise for Wooden Spoon has benefitted children like those at Pathfield School. David Bird, Devon Committee Member and Managing Partner of Devon and Cornwall Financial Solutions Centers of Clydesdales Bank very kindly invited Mike Catt OBE to do the honours at the official opening.
Jackie Ross
05 Oct 11
The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Dr Sylvia Dunkley, David Knaggs, Regional Chairman of Yorkshire and Head Teacher, Avril Young were joined by enthusiastic fundraisers from TNT's Rotherham Depot at a special ceremony to celebrate the return to the school nine months after flood damage.
Jackie Ross
26 Jul 11
Enthusiastic fundraisers from TNT's Edinburgh Depot have attended the formal opening by former Scottish rugby internationalist David Leslie, who won 32 caps between 1975 and 1985, of a Young People's Residential Caravan run by East Ayrshire Carers Centre Charity. In so doing they were able to witness first hand just how their efforts to raise money for Wooden Spoon, the Children's Charity of Rugby, has benefitted young people in Scotland.
Jackie Ross
25 Jul 11
Joint fundraising means fun at the Harford Manor School
Séamus Farrelly
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