Incredibly satisfying day out the office yesterday 💖 https://lnkd.in/e6FpCGCp
Experienced & trustworthy specialist recruiter/founder of Birchlake Recruitment. Helping FCA/PRA regulated firms recruit the best Risk, Compliance & Ops talent. Focused on building balanced & diverse workforces.
GIVING BACK ..... Yesterday I was joined by my sister, her 2 boys and my mum as we spent the afternoon volunteering at Oxford's Ronald McDonalds House. We rolled up our sleeves, sorting out the various toys and puzzles in the breakout areas as well as deep cleaning the 6 kitchens that serve the families that use the facilities when their kids are poorly in the nearby John Radcliffe hospital. Back in 2015/16 my nephew Bruno was seriously unwell, he needed 7 major brain/spinal operations and spent countless nights in intensive care, with my sister and her husband taking it in turns to stay at the unit a few hundred yards from the hospital. It was a harrowing time for the whole family, but thanks to an incredible surgeon and his team Bruno pulled through. Due to the complexities of the surgery, Bruno still suffers pain and continues to receive after care, but as you can see from yesterday's photos and his beaming smile, he's doing well ! One of my main objectives when I formed Birchlake Recruitment was to fundraise for Ronald McDonald House Charities and directly donate based on the companies performance. We are approaching our 2 year anniversary since formally announcing our partnership. The agreement to fund a families night stay for every placement we make remains and there are no plans to change this. There is no better way to drive us on to fill jobs, knowing the difference it can make to families in times of need. As always, it was great to spend some time with the lovely Caroline Sinclair who provided a warm welcome to my family showing them the amazing facilities the house offers 🤗