£250,000 goes to charities from AFD

DONATION EVENT: left to right - Rosemary Clarke of the One World Centre, Lucy Moore of the Bible Reading Fellowship, Messy Church, Alison and David Dorricott of AFD Software Ltd and Kevin Brew of The Scout Association, IOM. The representatives from these three charities made short presentations on the work done by their charities

Published on 08/12/2012 11:45

A QUARTER of a million pounds was given away in Ramsey this week.

The AFD Group’s annual Charity Evening on Tuesday at Ramsey Town Hall was attended by more than a hundred representatives of charities, AFD staff and invited guests.

More than 50 charities were nominated by AFD’s staff members to share more than £250,000 of donations from the company, and AFD’s staff, their invited guests and VIPs heard short presentations on the work undertaken by three of the charities represented.

Managing director David Dorricott said: ‘It is not just about money. It is really heartening to note that several staff nominations have been to charities that they themselves contribute time, energy and money to personally.

‘Our team are really special people – who have made us into the world-class organisation we are, and have delivered the success we share.’

AFD has a core objective: to generate profits and to use them creatively in the relief of suffering, the improvement of society and furtherance of the Christian gospel.

In addition, during 2012 AFD has been able to respond to several UK and Isle of Man charities who were suffering severe problems through shortage of funding – and for emergency aid.

Fellow director Alison Dorricott said: ‘Although there’s so much bad news around, AFD is celebrating its best ever financial results, so we have lots to be thankful for.

‘Christmas time is for us a joyful celebration of God’s special gift to mankind. Our privilege of making a real difference to others through our partnership with these charities is a great thrill for us.’

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