Fundraising activity consisted of initiatives such as its ever-popular Christmas Jumpers sale, which alone raised ₤ 20,000 for Racing Welfare, in addition to key support of the inaugural Voice Of Racing Day, which continues to raise much-needed funds for the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust, Injured Jockeys Fund and Irish Injured Jockeys.
Recent beneficiaries of our charitable assistance consist of:
Racing Welfare
Racing Welfare provides expert assistance and practical assistance to the stud, stable and assistance personnel whose devotion is crucial for the health and wellbeing of racing.
Injured Jockeys Fund
Founded by trustee and previous president John Oaksey, the fund was set up in the wake of the terrible accidents including Tim Brookshaw and four months later on Paddy Farrell in the 1964 Grand National. Ever since the fund has actually assisted over 100 jockeys and their families and has paid more than ₤ 18 million in charitable support. The fund has actually opened two rehabilitation and physical fitness centres to support injured jockeys.
Irish Injured Jockeys
Irish Injured Jockeys was established in 2014 to increase the awareness and raise vital funds to support injured jockeys in Ireland. Funds raised go directly to hurt riders most in requirement of assistance.
Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust
Now in its 21st year, The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust has actually dispersed over ₤ 4.5 million equally in between the 6 charities it supports - Blue Cross, Brooke, Compassion in World Farming, World Horse Welfare, Racing Welfare and The British Thoroughbred Re-Training Centre.
Support for organisations handling problem betting
We believe that betting on racing and sports should be enjoyed as part of general pastime and as such we support organisations assisting individuals who may have trouble controlling their gambling activity.
These organisations consist of:
Gamcare
Be Gamble Aware
Gamblers Anonymous
Links to these organisations are released regularly in our newspapers and on our websites.
Environment
In order to limit the impact of our company on the natural surroundings we ensure our providers operate to high standards and are likewise mindful of their obligations.
Newspapers are printed by Trinity Mirror Printing, which keeps official policies connected to;
Paper sourcing, sustainable forestry and recycling
Energy consumption and greenhouse gases
Volatile natural substance (VOC) emissions from printing
Waste management and recycling
- The purchase of contracted printing and product circulation services
Further info can be found at trinitymirrorprinting.co.uk
Our newspapers are distributed for sale by Smithsnews and Menzies Distribution.
The environmental impact policies for these can be found at:
smithsnews.co.uk/ our-responsibilities/environment
johnmenziesplc.com/responsibility/environment
During late 2017 our primary office place will alter to a freshly modernised structure at the Podium in Stamford Street on the South Bank. The modernisation of these workplaces has actually been developed to achieve high ecological standards. The building will run to a BREEAM standard of Excellent.