CHARITY URGES BUSINESSES NOT TO FOLLOW IN QUEEN’S FOOTSTEPS

UNLIKE the Queen businesses in the region are being encouraged not to ditch their staff Christmas party this year and instead still celebrate whilst giving something back to the economy.
The Queen has cancelled this year's Christmas party for her staff because of the "difficult financial circumstances" facing the country it was announced last week (14 October).
In response to this North East-based enterprise education charity Young Enterprise North East is inviting local employers to think twice about cancelling staff parties and attend its fundraising Christmas bash instead.
Young Enterprise North East volunteer committee chair David Wilson said: “Of course businesses are feeling the pinch now more than ever. However, instead of businesses ditching their expensive annual Christmas celebrations altogether, going along to the Young Enterprise North East Ball allows them to thank staff for their hard work, boost morale and network with other business in the region, whilst also giving something back to the local economy. All money raised on the night will go directly back to the region’s young people by providing them with enterprise lessons and inspirational role models.
“Unlike the Queen you don’t have to cancel Christmas for your staff; you can still have a great night whilst contributing to the economic wellbeing of your region through its young people.
“And with David Cameron pushing his Big Society vision to businesses where he is calling on firms to increase their corporate and social responsibility budgets, our fundraising Christmas party ticks all the right boxes.”
The Young Enterprise North East Christmas Charity event will be held at the Gosforth Marriott Hotel on Saturday 11 December. As well as a disco and 3-course meal, highlights of the evening include Christmas Carol singers provided by YENE students and a special visit from Father Christmas.
Business in the region already attending the ball include, the BIC and BlueSky Chartered Accountants.
£600 for a table of 10. To book a table please contact YENE on 0191 495 9500.