Archive for July, 2010

Molson Coors UK chooses Whizz-Kidz as two-year charity

Posted on July 20th, 2010

We’re really pleased to announce that following a staff vote Molson Coors employees have chosen Whizz-Kidz to be their new corporate charity partner for the next two years.

The new partnership with Whizz-Kidz follows a three-year partnership with learning disability charity, Mencap, where employees raised more than £230,000 for the charity.

Molson Coors (UK) CEO, Mark Hunter, said: “Our corporate charity is a key element of our commitment to Corporate Responsibility and we’re very excited about our partnership with Whizz-Kidz. We will now be working closely with Whizz-Kidz to work up a calendar of events that will be both fun and engaging – and give us all the opportunity to raise …

Whizz-Kidz’ Rebecca advises on access

Posted on July 2nd, 2010

The role of a Whizz-Kidz Ambassador can lead to lots exciting opportunities, such as local campaigning, meeting with a local MP, and consulting on access to towns and services.

Kidz Board Vice Chair, Rebecca, was asked by her local Debenhams shopping centre in Newcastle to consult on their access for wheelchair-users last month, and here’s what she found.

“I loved my day at Debenhams. The store manager Daniel was really friendly and enthusiastic in his pledge to take action on any changes to the store layout that I suggested.

“I was mostly impressed with the spaciousness of the store, and suggested only a few slight changes. …