Doing something funny for money

Posted by Michelle Green on March 20, 2013 — No Comments ↓

It has been 25 years since the first Red Nose Day, a fantastic event that raises vital funds to transform lives across the UK and Africa. This year was no different and Web Applications UK joined in the fundraising, contributing towards the current total of £72,107,851. Comic Relief helps people in the UK in a range of different ways including; supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse, young carers and those with mental health issues. Over in Africa, the money mainly helps those affected by HIV and AIDS and those living in urban slums. Positive Steps Oldham is one organisation…

Tagged with: Charity, Comic Relief, Dares, Fundraising, Red, Red Nose Day, Team, Webbies

The Mayor’s Civic and Charity Ball 2013

Posted by Natalie Bailey on March 14, 2013 — No Comments ↓

The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Olwen Chadderton welcomed the borough’s finest businesses and organisations on Friday for her Civic and Charity Ball. Hosted at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham, the event aimed to raise money for the mayor’s chosen charities whilst celebrating her first mayoral year. A champagne reception greeted us upon arrival and we were given $20 in fake money to use at the casino set up at the back of the room. With the promise of the person with the most chips at the end of the session receiving a prize, we got stuck in. Some of us…

Tagged with: Ball, business, Charity, local, Logo, Mayor, Oldham, Sponsorship

Endless Possibilities

Posted by Michelle Green on March 11, 2013 — No Comments ↓

Saturday 9th March 2013 saw the 7th Annual Kingfisher Charity Ball held by The Kingfisher Community Special School. An iconic event in the school’s calendar, the ball aims to raise vital funds for the school alongside reflecting on the previous year. Held at The White Hart Inn, Lydgate, Web Applications UK went along to the event for the first time and we had a ball (if you’ll excuse the pun). We were joined by representatives from the school and various local businesses including Housing Units, The Fire Service, Greater Manchester Police Service and Royton Minibuses. Upon arrival, we were greeted…

Tagged with: Ball, Charity, Community, Fundraising, Kingfisher, Oldham

We’re having a ball (or two)

Posted by Natalie Bailey on March 7, 2013 — No Comments ↓

A busy weekend for Oldham is approaching, with the Mayor’s Ball taking place on Friday and the Kingfisher Ball on Saturday. As an Oldham business that takes pride in our community, we are gladly supporting both events! Every year the Mayor of Oldham holds a Civic and Charity Ball at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham. As current Mayor, Councillor Olwen Chadderton will be holding this year’s celebration on Friday 8th March to raise money for her chosen charities; Oldham Young Carers Project, Alzheimer’s Society and Oldham Liaison of Ex-Servicemen Association. The Oldham Young Carers Project aims to recognise and support…

Tagged with: balls, Charity, Events, Mayor, Oldham, WAUKCE

Wear a daffodil, Make a difference

Posted by Michelle Green on March 1, 2013 — No Comments ↓

Throughout March, Marie Curie Cancer Care hold their Great Daffodil Appeal aiming to raise money to nurse terminally ill people. Web Applications UK have joined in with millions of people across the UK by wearing our daffodil pins. A donation, no matter how small, will make huge difference in the final hours of those who really need it. Today, we took part in Marie Curie’s national Wear Something Yellow to Work day. For a £2 donation, Web Applications UK employees were able to wear their own clothes for the day, providing they wear at least one yellow item. The offices…

Tagged with: cake, Charity, Daffodil, Events, Fundraising, Marie Curie, Webbies

Goals Galore for Dr K

Posted by Natalie Bailey on February 18, 2013 — No Comments ↓

It has been a great few weeks for our beloved town. The spotlight has been on Oldham Athletic from their win against Liverpool FC in the fourth round of the FA Cup two weeks ago. Since then, our local football team have been using this publicity to raise and encourage others to raise money for charity. Their chosen cause is Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton, Oldham. So, to rally support for the OAFC lads in the run up to the Oldham Athletic v Everton FC match on Saturday, the Oldham Chronicle have been urging local businesses and schools to hold…

Tagged with: cake, Charity, Community, Football, goals, hospice, Kershaw's, local, OAFC, Oldham, owl, Sponsorship

We’re Having A Blue Day For Dr K!

Posted by Michelle Green on February 8, 2013 — No Comments ↓

After the success of Oldham Athletic’s recent win against Liverpool FC in the 4th round of the FA Cup, Oldham is doing everything they can to drum up support for our boys in blue. On Saturday 16th February, Latics will take on Premiership side Everton at Boundary Park in the next stage of the competition and we are hoping they take down another footballing giant. During the last game, B&Q Oldham gave up their car park for the day, allowing fans to park there with all donations going to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton, Oldham. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist,…

Tagged with: Charity, Dr Kershaws, Football, Fundraising, Oldham, oldham athletic

Craig’s Christmas Tale

Posted by Natalie Bailey on December 20, 2012 — No Comments ↓

Our Christmas party took place last Friday, opened by a speech from Craig Dean, our Chief Executive. The annual speech is an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the past year and thank everyone for all their hard work. To keep with the family Christmas theme, this year we decided to do something a little different… ‘Twas the night of the Christmas party, and all through the Windsor Works house Not a creature was stirring, not even the Web Apps mouse The presents were placed on the tables with care In hopes that the Webbies would soon be there Saeed…

Tagged with: Awards, Charity, Christmas, Christmas party, craig, Genius day, speech, UGS, Webbies

There ain’t no party like a moustache party!

Posted by Michelle Green on December 3, 2012 — No Comments ↓

Movember is over for another year but what a month it has been! The Webbies have had a record breaking month of fundraising with the current total being over £700! In case you missed it, here is an update of our Mo Bros’ ‘tache growth over the past 4 weeks: To celebrate the Movember achievements, we held a Mo Party on Friday 30th November where we crowned Miss Movember and Man of Movember, as voted by the people of Web Applications UK. The title race was very close right until the end, but Rehan snatched the crown from runner-up Gordon,…

Tagged with: Charity, Events, Fundraising, Movember

The Webbies are looking fan-tache-tic!

Posted by Michelle Green on November 23, 2012 — No Comments ↓

Team Webbies are into their third week of raising money for Movember so we caught up with them to see how their ‘taches are looking! Serious Mo Bro – Rob I Mo’ing Along – James R Mark O showing his mo’! John S – Throwing mo’ shapes Joe T – It’s just the light! Rehan – Mo’ing for the title of Mr Movember! Adel – Is the beard taking over the ‘mo? Daniel – Happy ‘mo! We are very proud of all our Mo Bros as they have raised an amazing £460 so far! Software Engineer Dalli is…

Tagged with: Charity, Events, Fundraising, Movember