Supporting Havens Hospices: How Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers is giving back
July 8, 2026For many businesses, supporting a local charity is about more than simply raising money. It’s about helping organisations that provide essential services within the community while bringing colleagues together behind a shared cause.
At Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers, we are proud to fundraise for Havens Hospices (registered charity no. 1022119) and the incredible work it carries out for local adults, children and families across Essex.
Throughout 2026, our team has been taking part in a growing number of fundraising activities, both inside and outside the office, with more events planned throughout the year. Every pound raised helps fund the specialist care and support services provided by Havens Hospices to people living with complex or incurable conditions.
You can read more about the charity here: https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/.
Why Havens Hospices matters
Havens Hospices provides specialist care and support for people of all ages who are living with complex or incurable illnesses. The charity helps patients and their families make the most of the time they have together, offering care, comfort and support when it is needed most.
As a business that has been part of the local community for many years, supporting a charity that helps so many families across Essex was a natural choice for Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers.
Our fundraising efforts are driven by the enthusiasm of our team, many of whom are keen to contribute to causes that make a meaningful difference close to home. To date, we have already raised over £900 for the charity through our various events.
Taking part in the Charity Quiz Night
One of our first fundraising events of the year saw two teams of eight employees take part in the annual Havens Hospices Charity Quiz Night.
The event brings together businesses from across Essex for an evening of friendly competition while raising valuable funds for Havens Hospices. Our teams thoroughly enjoyed testing their knowledge, spending time together outside the office, and supporting a worthwhile cause at the same time.
Events such as this demonstrate how fundraising can be both enjoyable and impactful, helping local businesses contribute to the wider community while strengthening team spirit.
Race for Business 2026
In July 2026, eight members of the Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers team took part in the annual Race for Business, joining businesses from across Essex to raise funds and awareness for Havens Hospices.
Fundraising within the office
Supporting Havens Hospices is not limited to organised charity events. Throughout the year so far, our team has embraced a variety of workplace fundraising activities that allow everyone to get involved.
- Charity clothes swap
A recent charity clothes swap encouraged staff to donate unwanted clothing rather than letting it go to waste. The collected items will be donated to a Havens Hospices charity shop, helping generate additional funds for the charity while promoting sustainability and reuse.
The initiative demonstrated how a simple idea can support both charitable giving and sustainability.
- Grand National sweepstake
The annual Grand National sweepstake brought a little excitement to the office while raising money for charity.
Employees were invited to enter for £3 per horse, with prizes awarded to the top three finishers and the remaining funds donated directly to the charity. The event generated plenty of friendly competition and proved that fundraising does not always need to involve large-scale events to make a difference.
- Chocolate egg competition
Another successful fundraiser saw staff trying to guess how many chocolate eggs were contained within a jar.
The competition created plenty of discussion around the office and helped raise additional funds for Havens Hospices, with congratulations going to the winner whose guess came closest without exceeding the correct number.
Supporting Havens Hospices through donations
Alongside organised fundraising activities, Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers has established a dedicated fundraising page to enable colleagues, customers, friends and family members to support our efforts.
Every contribution, regardless of size, helps fund the essential services provided by Havens Hospices and contributes towards the charity’s ongoing work within Essex communities.
What we have planned next
Our fundraising journey is far from over.
Over the coming months, employees will continue supporting Havens Hospices through a variety of additional fundraising activities, including:
- Charity cake sales
- Office dart competitions
- A Christmas raffle
- Further community fundraising initiatives
These events will provide even more opportunities for colleagues to get involved, enjoy some friendly competition and, continue raising money for an important local cause.
A team effort for a worthwhile cause
One of the most rewarding aspects of our partnership with Havens Hospices has been seeing colleagues from across the business come together in support of a shared objective.
From quiz nights and sweepstakes to running events and charity shop donations, every initiative has been embraced with enthusiasm and generosity. The collective effort demonstrates how businesses can make a positive contribution to the communities they serve.
Thank you for your support
We would like to thank everyone who has supported our fundraising activities so far, whether by participating in an event, making a donation or helping spread awareness of the charity’s work.