Embello provides branded merchandise for charity fundraiser

Tamworth-based printing and merchandise company Embello has helped Midlands charity, Support Staffordshire Together, by providing branded t-shirts for their half marathon fundraising event.

Support Staffordshire Together is an organisation which supports local charities and voluntary organisations across the county where volunteers are in need of expert guidance on running effectively.

Embello's donation to the charity came as part of its community fund, established at the beginning of 2021, which has pledged to donate a total of £120,000 over the next ten years to good causes throughout the Midlands to help them spread their own messages and raise their own awareness.

Kyle, the founder of Embello, felt it was important to support an organisation which helps smaller, often ignored, charitable projects and provided the branded t-shirts for the half marathon event free of charge.

He said: “As part of our community fund, it was clear that we could gift branded t-shirts to the Support Staffordshire Together team. It may seem a small contribution - however to feel like a team on the day and to be able to publicly showcase who they represent at such a prestigious event has enormous value. We 're proud to have played a small part in this. ”

Lisa Carson, fundraising development manager at Support Staffordshire Together, said: “As an organisation which helps other charitable projects, it can be tricky to get the message out there that we offer a vital service in our county. Smaller charities, which make a big difference in each community, need support and advice to be successful and to be sustainable - and we can provide that. ”

The team at Support Staffordshire help organisations to get started as a formal charitable organisation, train their staff and volunteers, understand governance and compliance, access funding streams including applying for grants and understand their changing responsibilities as they grow.

Lisa Carson said: “The t-shirts looked great and gave our charity and Embello great exposure so thank you so much for providing them! So far our runners have raised just under £6,000 for our charity which will fund 120 hours of support for local charities and voluntary groups in Staffordshire. ”

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Pictured (left to right): Zoe Crozier, volunteer for all officer, Rowan Crozier trustee, Lisa Carson, fundraising development manager, Gareth Jolly, Ben Dorkins and Nichola Lyne, fellow staff and volunteers.