RAISING FUNDS FOR charity at the Manchester-based Think Money Group last year included everything from sedate cake baking to the rather more demanding Three Peaks Challenge, in which more than 100 staff took part. Three-quarters of its workforce are aged between 21 and 34. Team-based competition at the financial services firm encourages charitable endeavour. There are more than 950 employees split into 10 groups, and the team which raises the most over the year is rewarded with a night out. Last year's winning effort raised £10,000. Staff feel their organisation encourages charitable activities (a 93% positive score and eighth in our mid-size business rankings), with the firm scoring 75% for Giving Something Back. Last year £98,000 was raised for charity, 95% of it from employees. Bonding is a positive by-product of the fundraising activities, and social events contribute to the company's 80% positive My Team score. www.thinkmoney.co.uk
