Generous National Grid employees, from the company’s headquarters at Warwick, have supported Age Concern Coventry and Bath Place Community Venture through the Business in the Community ‘Secret Santa 09’ campaign this year.

The employees assembled more than 50 food hampers, toiletry packs and toys which they delivered to the two charities in time for distribution to needy clients before Christmas. 

Claire McCamley, Age Concern Volunteer and Befriending Development Officer
said: “We have been quite overwhelmed by the generosity of National Grid staff in the amount, quality and the beautifully wrapped hampers we have received.”

Toni Dodd, Commercial Officer at National Grid who co-ordinated the appeal, said:  “This is the fifth year that National Grid employees have enthusiastically supported this appeal.  It is such an easy way to give and our employees know how much the hampers mean to the recipients.”

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Secret Santa 09
The Secret Santa 09 campaign is initiated by Business in the Community as an opportunity for work colleagues to donate much needed items for the homeless, older people and young children in disadvantaged communities at Christmas.  National Grid is a member of Business in the Community West Midlands - www.bitc.org.uk

Age Concern Coventry
Age Concern Coventry works to promote the well being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Contact: Claire McCamley on 02476 433980 or at www.ageconcerncoventry.com

Bath Place Community Venture
Bath Place Community Venture is now operating from The Old Library in Leamington Spa, following a devastating fire on 24th September.  Bath Place works with a wide range of priority hard-to-reach groups of people. Lone parents, children, long-term unemployed, older people, ethnic and religious minorities, those recovering from mental illness and people with disabilities all benefit from the services on offer – www.bathplace.org