The IWFM North Region Charity Ball, sponsored by Syncro, drew 400 workplace and facilities management professionals to the Hilton Hotel, Manchester, on 4th July 2019. The secret theme of the event revealed on the evening was The Wizard of Oz, with the Hilton’s Deansgate Bar decorated as a forest where guests walked through into the Deansgate Suite decorated as The Emerald City – complete with a flying witch!

Syncro is very pleased to have had the opportunity to sponsor the event, echoing its commitment to supporting local charities. The event was a huge success, and although the IWFM is awaiting the final figure, early indications suggest that event will have raised significantly more than the £17,500 record set by the 2018 ball. The money raised will go to the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and the IWFM Chairman’s charity, Shelter.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports the families of children with a life-threatening or terminal illness who may be struggling to cope day-to-day with their child’s diagnosis. The charity uses donations to provide support for parents, siblings, grandparents and the unwell child.

The IWFM Chairman’s charity, Shelter, will also receive proceeds from the event. Shelter provides advice, support, and legal services to millions of people each year facing poor housing or homelessness. Shelter hopes that through its work, it can pave the way for a world in which nobody struggles with these issues.

Steve Long, Managing Director at Syncro, said: “Syncro is extremely proud to have been the headline sponsor of the IWFM North Ball this year. It is a tremendously valuable thing to bring so many local businesses, charities and organisations together in times of uncertainty, and raise phenomenal amounts of money for good causes.”

Sarah Marles & Mark Muncaster IWFM Ball co-organisers and joint Directors at FM Solutions, commented: “Yet another wonderful year for the IWFM North Charity Ball. We would like to thank all our guests and sponsors for their support, and of course our headline sponsor Syncro. We know how important it is to provide a platform for networking and collaboration in the industry, and the IWFM is glad to be able to support charities at the same time.”

If you’d like to donate to the Rainbow Trust, please visit the JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/iwfmnorthball2019

The Investors in People Standard is a framework that helps organisations benchmark themselves against workplace excellence. The certification recognises companies that are creating thriving workplaces where a combination of leadership and opportunities for development help achieve the best outcomes for both people and the business.

Syncro is committed to achieving excellence through growing a team that feels valued and is motivated by development – the Syncro Academy is a prime example of how the company values growing talent from within.

“Syncro is a privately-owned company that has the feel of a family business, we’re extremely proud of the positive culture we have created where staff feel valued and motivated to progress in their roles. The Investors in People certification reaffirms to us the great working environment we have established,” commented Steve Long, Managing Director at Syncro.

Last year, Syncro chose the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as the company charity of the year. Over the course of the year Syncro is proud to have raised £6,500 for the charity through a range of fundraisers such as a family fun day, Christmas jumper day, guess the bear, as well as Syncro’s very own Sam Long completing the Manchester Marathon in aid of the cause. Syncro also held the Humphrey’s Charity Ball at Leigh Sports Village this month, with proceeds going to the hospital charity.

The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital cares for 276,000 children every year, the charity aims to support excellence in treatment, research and care that the hospital provides young patients. The money raised goes a long way in funding specialist equipment that helps diagnose children and provide crucial treatments – donations also help to make the environment as child friendly as possible.

Steve Long, Syncro Managing Director, commented: “It is a pleasure to support the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and the tremendous work they do. Being in hospital is an unpleasant experience for all of us, but for children in times of need it can be all the more traumatic – the work the charity does to fund expert care, treatment and research is a huge comfort to many in and around Manchester. As a business we are firm believers in helping to raise money for local charities wherever possible, the team have willingly taken it upon themselves to do an excellent job of raising money for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.”

Find out more about the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital here.