They’re normally used to charging fares for moving people around our great county of Norfolk but for staff at Courtesy Taxis in Norwich, they’re also fundraising as the latest local company to sign up to the nook business network.
This new corporate scheme, supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) nook appeal to deliver a new purpose-built children’s hospice in the heart of Norfolk, encourages companies small, medium and large to commit to raising either £10,000, £15,000 or £25,000 over the duration of the appeal in return for a number of benefits and support the charity will provide.
The long established taxi firm based in Prince of Wales Road in Norwich, which rose to fame following the Channel 4 documentary ‘The Minicab Office – Up All Night’ has more than 70 cars, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, has committed to raising £15,000 over the term of the appeal. The company has really hit the ground running and been extremely pro-active promoting the appeal to their customers and corporate clients.
Their 4 large TV screens in their 50-seater waiting room now proudly promotes the appeal and encourages others to join with their support. There is also a coin collector on site where customers can donate their loose change.
All vehicles will adorn the nook logo promoting not only the partnership with Courtesy Taxis but also encouraging others to support the appeal too.
On the fundraising side, staff are already planning a sponsored event in which all the drivers can participate in and plansare well underway for a Family Fun Day to be held at Sprowston Social Club on Sunday 21st June.
Mark Streeter, Owner and Managing Director of Courtesy Taxis, said: “Myself and all the staff are delighted to be supporting the nook appeal. It is a local charity and we recognise what a fantastic job they do. We are keen to help reach the goal of opening the nook as we realise that new facilities and space are desperately required. We have some great plans to help reach our target and we look forward to working with the team at EACH.”
Gary Cook, the nook appeal corporate fundraiser, said: “I’m delighted that Mark, Lisa, Rosie and all at Courtesy Taxis have decided to support our appeal. For a taxi company that covers the whole of the Norfolk community, the same community that will be served by the new hospice, this really represents a good fit and partnership.
“Having already had a couple of meetings with the team at Courtesy it’s apparent they are an extremely creative group with a real desire to not only achieve their fundraising target but also to promote our appeal to others which is fantastic. I’m really looking forward to working with them throughout the appeal and hopefully beyond.”
Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the appeal or the nook business network, should contact the Norfolk Fundraising Team on 01603 666767 or [email protected] and for more information about Courtesy Taxis visit: www.courtesytaxis.com
