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Posted on the 7th February 2025 in PHTM News
TAKE ME RAISES OVER £15,000 FOR NSPCC AS CHARITY PARTNERSHIP CONCLUDES
Take Me, one of the UK’s leading national taxi companies with a presence in over 30 towns and cities, has successfully concluded its 12-month Charity of the Year partnership with the NSPCC, raising an impressive £15,200.20p for the children’s charity.
Over the past year, Take Me staff have undertaken numerous fundraising initiatives, demonstrating their commitment to supporting vulnerable children. Customers also played a vital role by contributing small donations to their taxi fares, which collectively made a significant impact on the total funds raised.
David Hunter, CEO of Take Me, shared the inspiration behind the partnership: “We visited Childline in Birmingham in 2023, a city we know well with our taxis operating throughout. The visit was truly inspiring to me personally, and I knew then that we had to do whatever we could as a group to support the NSPCC.”
To mark the conclusion of the partnership, David met with the NSPCC team on January 29th at the National Training Centre in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, to officially hand over a cheque. Haidee, Richard, Sam, and Vikki from the NSPCC welcomed the Take Me team, provided a tour of the facility, and expressed their gratitude for the generous support.
Sam Paterson, Corporate Partnerships Manager at NSPCC, commented: “We have been delighted to work with the team at Take Me. Their support has made a real difference both nationally and in local offices across the UK.” Vikki Dutton, Head of Customer Service and Operations added: “On both a national and local level the partnership between NSPCC and Take Me has worked well.
Haidee Hunter, NSPCC Service Head added: “Take Me has helped us on multiple levels. For example, in Leicester, we hold a major fundraising week every June, featuring prize draws and tombolas, and Take Me not only donated prizes but also helped promote the event via their social media channels.”
Richard Quaife, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager at NSPCC, highlighted the impact of the donations: “The incredible contribution could help answer over 3,000 calls from children for help to Childline.”
While the official Charity of the Year partnership has concluded, David Hunter confirmed that Take Me will continue to support the NSPCC: “This cause is so close to my heart, and we are already brainstorming fundraising ideas for the summer to continue our support.”
Looking ahead, Take Me has announced that its Charity of the Year for 2025 will be the Rosie May Foundation. The company’s drivers, office staff, and customers will work together to help founder Mary Storrie raise enough funds to purchase three pink tuk-tuks. These tuk-tuks will serve as taxis operated by female drivers in Nepal and Sri Lanka, providing economic empowerment while supporting children with essential meals and school trips.More details on this exciting new partnership will follow soon.
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