AFD Software Ltd, “The Postcode People”, held their annual Postcode Party and Charity Giveaway at Mountain View Innovation Centre on Thursday 5th December 2024.
The Postcode People are the world’s leading experts in British Postal Data – driving efficiency in data records, logistics and political information flows. All Postcode Data used in the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands is first processed at Mountain View before distribution back to Royal Mail and its many customers.
Now in its 42nd year of business, AFD welcomed representatives of many of the 91 Charities supported this year – and who are receiving a share of £1.2 million – to celebrate both the significant contribution of AFD’s products and services to the entire British Isles, but also the way that funds can make a massive difference in the Isle of Man, the UK and the Wider World.
These organisations have been chosen by AFD’s workforce to help in the relief of suffering, the improvement of society and furtherance of the Christian gospel, in alignment with one of AFD’s Company Objectives.
Group Director, Alison Dorricott, closed the evening: “Our Postcode Party aka Charity Night is the highlight of the year for me and for our wonderful team. What we do day in and day out powers our economy and that of the Adjacent Island every single day but at our Charity Event, we can celebrate how much wider our business impact actually is – in the Isle of Man, the UK and across the world”.
The Faraday Institute for Science & Religion aims to illuminate life’s big questions through rigorous academic research in science and religion. It seeks to share this research in meaningful, engaging, and potentially transformative ways with diverse audiences, regardless of their faith or beliefs.
The AFD donation will support the Youth and Schools Programme, which aims to make science-faith exploration accessible to all young people and their key influencers, regardless of their backgrounds, worldviews, life experiences, or budget constraints.
The vision held by Educate the Kids is to see children in Africa, who are living in poverty, to have their needs met, their rights upheld, and their dreams fulfilled; they believe this can be achieved through education.
The donation from AFD is being used to purchase equipment and furniture for the nursery school. This will provide a welcoming environment for 75 children as they begin their educational journey.
Make-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes throughout the UK, aiming to transform “tears into cheers” by giving children with critical illnesses the opportunity to dream big, even when their time may be limited. These wishes offer an invaluable escape from the constant challenges and harsh realities of life defined by illness.
Over the past year, the charity has granted wishes to more than 1,000 children across the UK. The donation from AFD, will allow them to make even more wishes come true, bringing hope, joy, and lasting memories to children and their families, that they can treasure forever.
All the organisations we have partnered with and the incredible work they do can be seen at www.afd.co.uk/charity.
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