2018 Launch Release (Oxfordshire)
20 February 2018
Press release for immediate release
2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire) launched, supported by insurance specialists Jelf and A-Plan
The 2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire) have been launched for the first time in Oxfordshire.
The awards, which have been held annually in Gloucestershire since 2014, recognise the support given by Oxfordshire businesses and individuals to their local charities. There are three award categories to enter:
The Jelf Award – entries will be accepted from Oxfordshire charities (with an annual income of more than £200,000 a year) nominating an Oxfordshire business that supports them. If the company they nominated wins, the charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The A-Plan Award – entries will be accepted from Oxfordshire charities (with an annual income of less than £200,000 a year) nominating an Oxfordshire business that supports them. If the company they nominated wins, the charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The Individual Award – entries will be accepted from any Oxfordshire charity, nominating a person for their personal dedication and contribution to that charity. The prize is a £300 weekend away.
Judges will be looking for how much of an effect the company’s involvement has had on the charity; the extent to which the company has taken the charity to their hearts and the quality of the relationship between the two; they will also want to see how creative the company has been in supporting the charity and the long lasting benefits of the relationship.
The judges for the 2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire) will be:
Commenting on the 2018 launch of the awards Jerry Wilson, Managing Director South East for Jelf, said,
“We are delighted to support the launch of the Local Business Charity Awards in Oxfordshire, along with co-sponsors A-Plan. We have watched with interest the growth of the awards in neighbouring Gloucestershire and have been impressed by the effect they have had on local charities, shining a light on the great work done by companies large and small. It is therefore with great pride that we are supporting their launch in Oxfordshire today. While Jelf has grown to become a leading community insurance broker and employee benefits consultancy to small and mid-sized companies across the UK, we have never forgotten what it means to be a local business, just like the ones who will be entering the awards over the next few weeks.’
Carl Shuker, CEO of A-Plan insurance said
‘As one of the UK’s high street insurance brokers, dedicated to providing a highly personal service to the local communities in which we operate, we’re enormously proud to be supporting the Local Charity Business Awards in Oxfordshire. With eight branches across the county and our headquarters in Witney, we look forward to discovering more about the charities – their projects, staff and volunteers – working throughout the region. Very best of luck to all the entrants!’
The awards are now open for entries; entry to the awards is free and the closing date is Friday 1 June 2018. Finalists will be announced on Monday 18 June 2018, and they will be invited to attend awards finals on Thursday 5 July 2018.
For further information, to see full terms and conditions and to enter the awards please visit www.localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk/oxfordshire
ENDS 20 FEBRUARY 2018
About the Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire)
About Jelf:
Jelf is an award winning consultancy that supports businesses and individuals with expert advice on matters relating to insurance, risk management and employee benefits. Its purpose is simple: to help business and individuals across the UK thrive.
Founded in 1989, Jelf became part of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people, in December 2015. In January 2017, Jelf was brought together with Bluefin to create one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers for mid-size and SME companies.
With almost 3,000 colleagues serving over 250,000 clients, Jelf has an extensive network of regional offices; enabling its advisers to provide an expert, personal service from over 75 locations across the UK.
For more information about Jelf please visit: www.jelf.com
About A-Plan:
Established in 1963, A-Plan, the high street insurance broker, now has over 85 branches across the UK. The company provides a complete range of competitive insurance products to consumers and small businesses – from household, car, van, travel, pet, classic car and health insurance to shop, office, tradesman and fleet cover.
A-Plan prides itself on the personal level of service it offers to the communities in which it operates, arranging insurance to meet the exact needs of its clients. As such, A-Plan deals with clients at a personal level every step of the way.
For more information about A-Plan please visit: www.aplan.co.uk
PR Contact: Louise Bruce
Big Red Box PR
louise@bigredboxpr.com
www.bigredboxpr.com
Press release for immediate release
2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire) launched, supported by insurance specialists Jelf and A-Plan
The 2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire) have been launched for the first time in Oxfordshire.
The awards, which have been held annually in Gloucestershire since 2014, recognise the support given by Oxfordshire businesses and individuals to their local charities. There are three award categories to enter:
The Jelf Award – entries will be accepted from Oxfordshire charities (with an annual income of more than £200,000 a year) nominating an Oxfordshire business that supports them. If the company they nominated wins, the charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The A-Plan Award – entries will be accepted from Oxfordshire charities (with an annual income of less than £200,000 a year) nominating an Oxfordshire business that supports them. If the company they nominated wins, the charity will receive a prize of £1,000.
The Individual Award – entries will be accepted from any Oxfordshire charity, nominating a person for their personal dedication and contribution to that charity. The prize is a £300 weekend away.
Judges will be looking for how much of an effect the company’s involvement has had on the charity; the extent to which the company has taken the charity to their hearts and the quality of the relationship between the two; they will also want to see how creative the company has been in supporting the charity and the long lasting benefits of the relationship.
The judges for the 2018 Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire) will be:
- Tim Stevenson OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire
- Robert Courts, MP for Witney
- John Carter, Editor, Oxford Mail
- Jerry Wilson, Managing Director South East, Jelf
- Carl Shuker, CEO, A-Plan Holdings
Commenting on the 2018 launch of the awards Jerry Wilson, Managing Director South East for Jelf, said,
“We are delighted to support the launch of the Local Business Charity Awards in Oxfordshire, along with co-sponsors A-Plan. We have watched with interest the growth of the awards in neighbouring Gloucestershire and have been impressed by the effect they have had on local charities, shining a light on the great work done by companies large and small. It is therefore with great pride that we are supporting their launch in Oxfordshire today. While Jelf has grown to become a leading community insurance broker and employee benefits consultancy to small and mid-sized companies across the UK, we have never forgotten what it means to be a local business, just like the ones who will be entering the awards over the next few weeks.’
Carl Shuker, CEO of A-Plan insurance said
‘As one of the UK’s high street insurance brokers, dedicated to providing a highly personal service to the local communities in which we operate, we’re enormously proud to be supporting the Local Charity Business Awards in Oxfordshire. With eight branches across the county and our headquarters in Witney, we look forward to discovering more about the charities – their projects, staff and volunteers – working throughout the region. Very best of luck to all the entrants!’
The awards are now open for entries; entry to the awards is free and the closing date is Friday 1 June 2018. Finalists will be announced on Monday 18 June 2018, and they will be invited to attend awards finals on Thursday 5 July 2018.
For further information, to see full terms and conditions and to enter the awards please visit www.localbusinesscharityawards.co.uk/oxfordshire
ENDS 20 FEBRUARY 2018
About the Local Business Charity Awards (Oxfordshire)
- The awards were inaugurated in Gloucestershire in September 2014
- The awards recognise the contribution made by local Oxfordshire businesses and their staff to local Oxfordshire charities
- The awards are sponsored by Jelf and A-Plan
- All media enquiries for the awards should be addressed to:
- Louise Bruce, Big Red Box PR louise@bigredboxpr.com 0787 602 6432.
- Follow the awards:
About Jelf:
Jelf is an award winning consultancy that supports businesses and individuals with expert advice on matters relating to insurance, risk management and employee benefits. Its purpose is simple: to help business and individuals across the UK thrive.
Founded in 1989, Jelf became part of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people, in December 2015. In January 2017, Jelf was brought together with Bluefin to create one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers for mid-size and SME companies.
With almost 3,000 colleagues serving over 250,000 clients, Jelf has an extensive network of regional offices; enabling its advisers to provide an expert, personal service from over 75 locations across the UK.
For more information about Jelf please visit: www.jelf.com
About A-Plan:
Established in 1963, A-Plan, the high street insurance broker, now has over 85 branches across the UK. The company provides a complete range of competitive insurance products to consumers and small businesses – from household, car, van, travel, pet, classic car and health insurance to shop, office, tradesman and fleet cover.
A-Plan prides itself on the personal level of service it offers to the communities in which it operates, arranging insurance to meet the exact needs of its clients. As such, A-Plan deals with clients at a personal level every step of the way.
For more information about A-Plan please visit: www.aplan.co.uk
PR Contact: Louise Bruce
Big Red Box PR
louise@bigredboxpr.com
www.bigredboxpr.com
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