Opus Energy employees raise over £26k for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Employees from energy supplier Opus Energy raised £26,911.80 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, which they presented to the Trust on Tuesday 12th March at Opus Energy’s Northampton office.

Four Opus Energy employees who each undertook fundraising activities presented the cheque: Gary, who was one of five employees who completed a bike ride from London to Paris in the summer, raising £4,377; Andy, who took part in a football tournament in February, raising £385; and Chris and Simon from the band Sons Of The Helots, who brought rock ‘n’ roll to Northampton on 8th March at the Opus Rocks charity gig night, raising £828. All funds raised were doubled by Opus Energy.

Gary said: "I encourage anyone that gets the opportunity to take part in the London to Paris Bike ride. Not only will you be raising money for a great cause, and riding with others that are doing the same, but the sense of achievement in cycling 300 miles is a wonderful feeling. Opus Energy was kind enough to give me that chance and I will be forever grateful that they did!"

Charlie Crossley Cooke, Managing Director, Opus Energy, comments: “We are always thrilled to see that our employees are up for a challenge in order to raise money for charity. Their phenomenal efforts over the last few years have raised a total of £46,945 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, which the Trust uses towards helping the 75 children and adults in Northamptonshire who are affected by the disease.”

Sue Piper, Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, commented: “We are so grateful to Opus Energy and its staff team, who have put a lot of effort into fundraising and reached this fantastic sum. Support from companies like Opus Energy makes such a difference to people affected by cystic fibrosis. It allows us to push forward with our exciting research plans and drive up the standards of care for people living with the disease.”

Charlie Crossley Cooke concludes: “This is a real benchmark for our collective fundraising efforts for the next year. We have decided to support two charities in 2013/14, and are currently running an office ballot to find a national charity and a smaller charity to support, based on nominations put forward by our employees.”

Visit the Opus Energy Challenge website to find out about the opportunities that Opus Energy offers its employees to achieve personal challenges.