Pledge to Thrive

09/10/2022

You can be anxious and still be brave.

You can be scared but still courageous.

You can be nervous and still be calm and composed.

You can be on edge but appear calm.

You can be unsettled but seem steadfast.

You can be drained and still look full of energy.

You can be overthinking and still appear rational.

You can have zero confidence and still seem bold.

You can feel like you don’t fit in, yet to others look like you belong.

You can be panicking, but still seem at peace.

You can be self depreciating and still value others.

It’s but does it apply to you?

The truth is we all have Mental Health but it doesn’t always present itself in ways you might expect. Recent events have shown the happy faces you see on social media don’t always reflect the true story, and I believe thats the case in the workplace too.

We are all too good at putting our best foot forward and getting on with it. Phrases like ‘be at your best’ or ‘put your best self forward’ mean well, but can often leave people feeling like they need to pretend, and in the long run, thats exhausting and can lead to emotional burn out and a level of personal uncertainty thats hard to describe.

Let’s champion ‘putting yourself forward’ and ‘being you’. The honest, humble, authentic you who has ups and downs and is relatable to other human beings, on both good days, and bad. After all we are all going to have them!

Before the LinkedIn police get me, I’m not saying let’s rock up at work in whatever state we want, im just saying let’s drop the front a little.

If you need to chat to someone, do it.
If you need to work alone from the afternoon, do it.
If you need to surround yourself with a different team for some new energy, do it!

Do you, and be honest about it.

What will you do differently?

27/09/2022

When client becomes employer.

After working with Hitachi Solutions Europe for a year through my business Pledge To Thrive, I’m thrilled to be officially joining the business as their first CSR Manager.

The implementation of this role demonstrates their commitment to sustainable growth across all aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility throughout the business in the UK and across Europe and I’m excited to broaden my knowledge of the inner workings of such a renowned tech company, to ultimately begin shaping how and purpose led initiatives are embedded into their day to day culture, and how we can influence positive change in the world.

With the support of a couple close associates, my business Pledge to Thrive will continue to work with clients on their own CSR journeys, I will simply be a little more behind the scenes than normal.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, believed and worked with me over the past few years, and to the Hitachi Solutions team i have already been working with - here’s to an exciting new chapter.

03/06/2022

Reviews dont feel much better than this 🧡

But its not just a great day for Pledge to Thrive....Happy Jubilee Weekend, Volunteers Week, National Doughnut Day, National Egg Day, World Bicycle Day, World Cider Day, European Bicycle Day and Love Conquers All Day!!

June 3rd - What A Day!

10/05/2022

Pledge to Thrive couldn't be prouder to partner with Hitachi Solutions in their quest to find their perfect cause.

Since our partnership began at the end of 2021, we have helped identify what they are looking for from a charity partnership, how it can benefit the business, what resonates and inspires their people, and who their perfect charity partner would be.

Libby Welch at Young Lives vs Cancer and Christina Mackay at Pledge to Thrive joined the team at Hitachi Solutions over the weekend to chat about all the different ways they can get involved with the partnership; from and , to and .

Christina Mackay, Cheif Executive of Pledge to Thrive said 'We are also excited about the potential opportunities that partnering with a business in this industry could present to the charity, so watch this space!'

Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/39Enp7A

Young Lives vs Cancer has been chosen as Hitachi Solutions' first-ever charity of the year

03/05/2022

Retaining talent is an incredible benefit of having a good CSR programme in the workplace.

28/04/2022

Trust is one of the biggest benefits of CSR.

15/03/2022

IT HAPPENED!!!!!

I wouldn't normally post me in my pyjamas on my company page but I waited for almost 37 years to see this....I’ve chased, driven, camped, hiked and goodness knows what else and last night, we finally saw the northern lights when taking Roxy for her night time stroll on Sunday!

My mind is completely blown!!! I didn’t think they were actually like this. I always thought the photos had been touched up or played around with but these are straight off my iPhone!!!

I didn’t expect to be ticking something off my bucket list on Sunday night!

Have you ever seen the Northern Lights? If so, where were you?



NB - Photo quality reduced during upload.

22/02/2022

We are excited to have successfully researched a number of charities for one of our clients as they search for their Charity of the Year for 2022.

It’s been a feast for the heart looking into the work of the following charities: Cancer Card, Cancer Support UK, Maggie's Centres, Cancer Research UK, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Lives vs Cancer, The Institute of Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support, all of whom do such incredible work improving the quality of life for so many.

One thing that stood out to me is just how much a impacts so many different aspects of life, and shakes the ground beneath the feet of those are affected by it in ways many wouldnt expect which is why all of these organisations hold a special and vital place in giving the support needed. Thank you for all you do.

As we move into the stage we are super excited to see how the video pitches go, and look forward to introducing both partners to embark on a mutually fruitful partnership.

Watch this space!

29/01/2022

CALLING UK CANCER CHARITIES - CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS!

We at Pledge to Thrive are working with two UK based organisations seeking their next charity partner, and it could be you!

If you work for a Cancer charity who serves the UK, and have the ability to steward a corporate partnership, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in gaining corporate partner support in 2022, comment below with the name of your charity to allow us to conduct our initial research, and if your charity is shortlisted, we would love to have a consultation with you to further establish if you could be our clients perfect match.

17/01/2022

We can help you meet your CSR goals, whilst providing engaging opportunities for your people.

Do more than just tick the box and find out what an exceptional charity partnership could do.

We are always around for an informal chat - so reach out and take the first step towards becoming a more ethical, attractive and supportive business!

27/12/2021

Need help choosing your next charity partner - we are here for you!

✔️ We fully research the geographical areas you serve
✔️ Survey your people to understand what is important to them what inspires them, and what causes mean most to them
✔️ Shortlist suitable charities for an internal staff vote
✔️ Set up and manage all aspects of the staff vote
✔️ Provide suggestions for fundraising and volunteering activities suitable for your people
✔️ Introduce you to your nominated charity partner

We also have optional extras including a DIY toolkit to help you manage your own partnership throughout the year, and a fully managed charity partnership programme to look after the entirety of the partnership for the full year (or 6 months.

With 71% of people saying its imperative to work for an employer where the culture is supportive of giving and volunteering.

If you are interested in supporting the right charities in the right way - get in touch today!

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25/12/2021

Merry Christmas to you all from Pledge to Thrive
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