The Lord Mayor's Appeal

There's just one more day to sign up to our next Social Mobility workshop on Inclusive Hiring Practices. To discuss the topic with peers next Thursday 26th September at Bloomberg, register now: https://lnkd.in/eNkmbEpS RSVP Deadline: Tomorrow! In the meantime, we’re excited to share our latest case study on how Browne Jacobson LLP is taking steps to ensure inclusivity throughout the hiring process. Read more from Grace Osborne, Senior Social Mobility Manager at Browne Jacobson LLP, about how they are widening their talent pool and access to the profession here: https://lnkd.in/ehWQZxkg

A quick reminder to join our #ThisIsMe initiative "Empowering Mid-Life Women at Work: Creating a Supportive Work Environment" webinar.

We are thrilled to announce that Roc Technologies has joined the Lord Mayor’s Appeal as a Champion Partner! We look forward to collaborating with other businesses and organizations to support and take part in events that make a real difference to individuals both within and outside of the City. Here’s a message from Chelsea Chamberlin, Chief Technology Officer at Roc Technologies, about our partnership:

 Exciting Opportunity: Join the Tour de City 2024! 🚲 We’re thrilled to announce the Tour de City 2024, an inter-company Wattbike challenge taking place on City Giving Day, 24 September, at The Leadenhall Building! This is a fantastic chance to get your team together and compete for a great cause. Here’s what you need to know: Event: Tour de City Wattbike Challenge Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024 Location: The Leadenhall Building Challenge: 40-minute race with five 8-minute slots per team Race Times: Session 1: 11am - 12 noon Session 2: 12 noon - 1pm Session 3: 1pm - 2pm Teams of up to 5 will race for the furthest distance cycled, with both team and individual categories. Registration is just £50 per team, and each team is asked to raise a minimum of £500 for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. Plus, each participant receives a complimentary race t-shirt! Don’t miss out on this high-energy event. To register or if you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]. Let’s pedal for a purpose and make a difference together! Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eWYMwDB5 #TourDeCity2024 #CityGivingDay

Looking forward to #GEC supporting City Giving Day, The Lord Mayor's Appeal on the 24th September. City Giving Day has grown year on year with 571 companies involved in 2023. Its not too late to get involved with #CGD. Click the link below for more info: https://lnkd.in/eKcnKqw4. ##cityoflondon #CityGivingDay #CGD #gec #gecspacecity #gecspaceprogramme #gecProjectAcorn #london #giving #charity

Discover the Impact of Our "We Can Be" Initiative!   We are thrilled to invite you to watch our latest video showcasing the We Can Be initiative – a powerful movement building confidence and raising the aspirations of young women by opening up the #City. In this video, we meet some of the businesses and young people who took part in We Can Be earlier this year.   Watch the video now to learn more about how we're making a difference and how you can be part of this journey! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eJ-fHD8k Also, do not forget to join on 16th September at Hays Cheapside from 3 PM for our We Can Be introductory event! 🔗 Registration link https://buff.ly/3XcfT9i

Just 2 Weeks Until City Giving Day 2024! We’re so excited to mark the 10th anniversary of City Giving Day on 24th September—and this year promises to be the biggest yet, with 587+ companies already on board! At The Lord Mayors Appeal, we are proud to be part of this incredible event, celebrating our commitment to the communities we serve. Inspired by stories from companies like EY, Fidelity, and Gallagher, we are gearing up to make an even greater impact this year. 👉 As Sally Yiallouros at EY put it, "City Giving Day is an incredible platform for us to showcase the ways in which we support our chosen charities." For us, it’s not just about corporate social responsibility—it’s about coming together to make a real difference. From fundraising to volunteering, there’s so much we can do! Stay tuned to see how we’ll be giving back this year. Join us in counting down to City Giving Day and let’s make 2024 the most impactful year yet! Register for activities such as: - Treasure Hunt - a fun, team-building activity where participants work together to solve clues and find hidden prizes around the City of London - Tour de City - a high-energy cycling competition taking place at The Leadenhall Building. Teams of up to 5 people will compete in a thrilling 40-minute race, broken into 8-minute intervals for each team member to pedal as fast as they can - Quiz Night - Test your general knowledge, compete with the brightest minds in the City, and aim for the title of City Giving Day 2024 Quiz Night Champions! Register and find out more here https://buff.ly/3YJvbVd #CityGivingDay

Don't miss out - join other Fruiterers', and members of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers on Tuesday 24th September for a drinks and canapé lunchtime reception. Taste winning cider, meet Master Pewterer HH Wendy Joseph KC at her book signing, tour the Hall, press a coin, or buy an apple! You can book your tickets via the members website and please bring along friends and colleagues to raise awareness and funds! #CityGivingDay #CGD24 #Fruiterers #Livery #Pewterers #Charity #GoRed

With the Sheriff's Ball coming up on a Friday, the 20th of September, you can now put a bid for a number of luxury items and unique experiences! Follow the link to place a bid in aid of The Lord Mayors Appeal https://lnkd.in/eFEwPuiG Special thanks to all these generous individuals for donating unique and amazing items for our online auction – your support means the world - Sue Green (A day's shooting for 9 guns at Montreal Estate) - Barbara Schurer (Luxury Stay at Riad Mena & Beyond, Marrakech) - Gareth Banner (Overnight stay at The Ned) - The Jockey Club Rooms, Gaynor & Huntley Taylor (One night at the exclusive Jockey Club for two with private tour of Newmarket) - David Wootton (Lunch with a former Lord Mayor in private West End club) - Elisabeth Mainelli and Florence Walker (Mansion House tour and tea with the Lady Mayoress) - Lance Whitehouse (City of London walking tour for 20) - Anne Jenkin (Tour of House of Lords and tea with Baroness Jenkin of Kennington for two people)

Really proud to bring to life the impact of our partnership with The Lord Mayor's Appeal. Huge thanks to Caroline Wright Vincent Keaveny CBE Lucy Self Jan Foster and everyone at TLMA for your support!