Fundraiser from Funeral Partners wins at GOSH’s first-ever awards
As well as the annual match, Goals 4 GOSH regularly sends teams to support other fundraisers and run other smaller events to support the charity
Jamie Groves, regional development director at Funeral Partners, and his friend Charlotte Styles have been celebrated at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity’s (GOSH) first-ever Together For Childhood Awards for their fundraising efforts.
As the driving force behind Goals 4 GOSH, Groves and Styles have been credited with organising annual football matches that feature former Premier League players and stars of social media, television and music for the charity.
After winning The Care Award, Groves said: “To be honest, I didn’t realise there were even awards going on. Getting chosen as the winner was a bit mind-blowing.
“Every single penny makes such a difference when it comes to the hospital’s equipment, beds and everything else. They rely so much on the funding that the charity provides. So, it is a massive thanks to every single player, volunteer, supporter and everybody involved.”
As well as the annual match – which is due to return in May and will once again be supported by Funeral Partners and its funeral plan company Choice – Goals 4 GOSH regularly sends teams to support other fundraisers and run other smaller events to support the charity.
Groves also completed several physical challenges to raise sponsorship money.
Nominations for the first-ever Together for Childhood Awards were shortlisted by a “diverse” panel of judges, made up of charity volunteers and committee members.
