Together commits £1m to charities via Thrive initiative

The Thrive Together initiative was launched today and solidifies the lender’s commitment to supporting the community.

The company has supported charities including Manchester-based Centrepoint, Forever Manchester, St Ann’s Hospice and The Joshua Tree.

The lender said that it will also maintain its “long-standing charity partnership” with Seashell Trust. It is a Greater Manchester-based charity that “provides a creative, happy and secure environment for children and young people with complex needs and additional communication challenges from across the UK”.

The company’s employees will continue to volunteer their time across the region. Last year, employees spent around 2,700 hours volunteering, ranging from restoration work at The National Trust to running the Manchester marathon.

Gerald Grimes (pictured), CEO designate at Together said: “Given the current economic climate, our communities need us now more than ever. As a responsible lender, we have committed to donating £1m to community projects in 2023 as part of our Thrive Together Initiative.

“Over the past year, we have already been able to help organisations across the region; addressing crucial societal issues such as homelessness.

“Thrive Together is our commitment to good causes. We see this initiative as a long-term commitment to improving the lives of people locally and nationally while raising awareness of their individual goals.”