Businesses support Safe in Sussex as annual Shocking Shirts and Funky Frocks Day goes virtual

Businesses across Sussex and Surrey took part in the annual Shocking Shirts and Funky Frocks Day, raising money for domestic abuse charity Safe in Sussex.
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The event was held virtually this year, to coincide with National Cream Tea Day, and it was kicked off on Facebook by pianist Lincoln Noel, played a medley he created for the Worthing-based charity.

All the Santander branches in Sussex and Surrey took part and Emily Wild, community hub director, said it was an ideal opportunity to raise awareness among colleagues and customers of domestic abuse and how the charity supports the victims.

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She added: “As a high street bank, our role has never been more important to support customers and raising awareness of domestic abuse, including financial abuse, which can be identified in our roles.

Pianist Lincoln Noel played a medley he created for Safe in Sussex to launch the event on FacebookPianist Lincoln Noel played a medley he created for Safe in Sussex to launch the event on Facebook
Pianist Lincoln Noel played a medley he created for Safe in Sussex to launch the event on Facebook

“This event enabled us to educate our teams, communities and in turn be able to support our customers who may be a victim of domestic abuse.

“In addition, we were able to have some fun in our very different attire and raise funds in branches through conversations with customers regarding the great work the charity provides.”

Others taking part included photographer Kate Henwood, who offered cream teas, Zorina Bradshaw from Tickety-Box, Health Kinesiology therapist Jess Haslett, Liz Ranger from Arise and members of South Coast Business Networking.

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Mumpreneur Networking Club joined in, too, having been supporting Safe in Sussex throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The club raised £500 last month when a record-breaking virtual networking meeting of 100 people was held on Zoom.

The team at Santander in Bognor RegisThe team at Santander in Bognor Regis
The team at Santander in Bognor Regis

Debbie West, community fundraiser for Safe in Sussex, said: “We have had to change how we fundraise due to Covid-19, making use of virtual opportunities. We are delighted and thankful that despite this many people took part in our Shocking Shirts and Funky Frocks Day and helped raise awareness of our work.”

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