My organisation encourages charitable activities
DMC Canotec are part of an initiative called Croydon Commitment, which assists Croydon businesses to support their local community. Croydon Commitment acts as a link between local businesses, charities and voluntary groups. DMC Canotec also actively raises money for Croydon Commitment as the local charity is at the forefront of business community engagement. The company’s Training and Development Manager regularly offers training and support workshops for those seeking employment in the local area. Last Christmas, a team of DMC Canotec employees raised funds for Croydon Commitment, they took part in the Croydon 100 challenge, they were given £100 and had to convert this into as much as they could. The team decided to hold a raffle, with the star prize being a signed Francis Rossi electric guitar. They also held a Christmas stall in the local shopping centre, and sold handmade filled Christmas baskets to the passing public. Many of the items for the gift baskets were donated by staff. The DMC team won this competition as they raised over £1300. The company also have their own brand of toner called Planit Green, for each toner sold; 25p goes to the Starlight Children's Foundation, a charity that grants wishes to seriously ill and terminally ill children.