SGS Colleagues Vote to Donate to Mind



We’re sure you’ll remember that back in December, our company’s bank HSBC made an error that resulted in everyone being paid a day late. All of our affected colleagues were very understanding and patient in regards to the delay, which was very much appreciated by our management team.

SGS then received a donation of £1,000 from HSBC by way of apology, so we contacted you all to see how you thought it should be spent. Rather than treats and cake, we received an overwhelming response in favour of donating the money to Mind, the mental health organisation and our charity partner for 2020.

First of all, we’d like to say how proud we are of you all for being so selfless and community-spirited. This large sum of money will go a long way to helping the charity to further develop and deliver its wide-ranging services, which help people to live happy, healthy lives in spite of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD.

Secondly, choosing to further support our official charity partner shows that you’re invested in our company’s mission to work together to make a difference. We’re delighted that you chose to take an active role in our charitable activity and would like to thank everyone for this kind and selfless act.

As well as donating money to Mind, SGS Packaging Europe is also working in close collaboration with the charity to ensure that our working environments are supportive spaces for all staff. Through specially organised Mental Health Awareness Training and by making Mind’s services and guidance available to all colleagues, we’re strengthening our already fantastic company culture and constantly making SGS an even better place to work.

The cheque will soon be handed over to Mind and put towards its crucial services, helping people who are in crisis and showing them that they never have to face a mental health problem alone. Once again, thanks to everyone for choosing to donate the £1,000 to such a worthy cause.

If you’d like to find out more about Mind’s services, from a useful A-Z of mental health that explains signs and symptoms, to its online community where you can share experiences in a safe place, please visit www.mind.org.uk.
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