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  • The Festive Period at The Unite Group

    The Festive Period at The Unite Group

    Wow, what a busy December we have had here at The Unite Group! As we prepare for Christmas, we look back over our action-packed December. From supporting local causes to Secret Santa, attending networking events & our Christmas night out.

    Norah’s North Pole

    As mentioned before again this year we were proud to be a part of Norah’s North Pole. This year not only did we donate toys & our time to pack gifts. But we were also a drop-off point for toys. It was great to see so many of our connections get involved and donate. A massive thank you to everyone who contributed!

    This cause is truly heartbreaking knowing all these Santa sacks are needed for children within our local area who would otherwise go without this Christmas. However, the fantastic work of the team at Norah’s North Pole means these children will wake up to presents this Christmas.

    Last weekend some of our team volunteered to pack the Santa Sacks for these children. Some simply just asking for pyjamas or other basic essentials. Ranging from new born babies right up to some parents who had nothing. We were pleased to be able to help where we could. We will be supporting Norah’s North Pole again in Christmas 2023 and hope to see even more support than this year!

    Network+ in support of Grace House

    We recently attended the Network+ evening event at The Lofts in support of Grace House. It was a great night and the perfect excuse to dig our Christmas jumpers out again! From delicious candy cane cocktails to fantastic new business connections. It was great for some of our team to get out and about and meet new faces. As well as chatting with those we see often! We are looking forward to sponsoring Network+ events in 2023!

    Secret Santa

    Secret Santa is a yearly December tradition here at The Unite Group’s offices. This week our gift exchange took place. From makeup to rubber ducks… the gifts were great! It was great to have all the team together in the office to do this. Here at The Unite Group, we find it incredibly important to keep up these traditions as our team continues to expand and grow year after year. Check out some pictures of some of the gifts exchanged below!

    Christmas Night Out

    We also recently had our Christmas Night Out. We started at The Lofts where we enjoyed a Cocktail Masterclass. Apart from making delicious cocktails, we played some games which definitely saw some competitive sides come out! From who could make a Pornstar Martini fastest or which blindfolded team could make the best mojito. The night was a great success! From there we enjoyed a few bars around Newcastle. We are grateful to get to thank our staff for all their hard work over the past 12 months.

    Christmas Opening Hours

    Here at The Unite Group, we are serious about being on-hand to support, that’s why we will be operating and providing support & assistance as normal throughout the festive period! For any support or issues you may encounter please contact us by calling 0191 466 1050 or by emailing our helpdesk at support@theunitegroup.co.uk.

    Thanks for your support in 2022!

    Here at The Unite Group would like to take this time to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All of the team would like to thank you for your support throughout 2022. We wish you all the best for a successful 2023. We can’t wait to see where 2023 takes us!

  • Join us in supporting Norah’s North Pole!

    Join us in supporting Norah’s North Pole!

    Again this year, The Unite Group are proud to support Norah’s North Pole.

    What is Norah’s North Pole?

    Norah’s North Pole works right here in the North East. Providing a small sack of Christmas presents to those children who would go without. Over the past 6 years Norah’s North Pole has delivered 13,876 Santa sacks. This year we want to support them in delivering many more! The Norah’s North Pole elves work with schools and social teams. To ensure get Santa sacks to the most vulnerable children in the North East. They are not a charity just a family who wants to make a difference and sprinkle a little Christmas kindness.

    Many of the children only ask for basic things. Such as pyjamas or a packed lunch box to fit in with their peers at school. Norah’s North Pole provides these children with a small sack with gifts inside such as toys, a book, hats & gloves ect. These are gifted to the parents/carers of the children so that they can give them to the child on Christmas morning.

    Many children with difficult home lives will wake up this Christmas wondering if they’ve been naughty this year and that’s why Santa hasn’t been for them like he has for their friends at school! Here at The Unite Group, we can’t bear the thought of this. That is why this year we are not only donating gifts as well as our time packing Santa sacks at Norah’s North Pole but we are also becoming a drop-off point.

    Who does Norah’s North Pole support?

    Below we share some of the children’s stories that Norah’s North Pole will be supporting this year. All the stories of children are real within our region just with the names changed for anonymity.

    Amelia, aged 12. Two years ago Amelia lost her Mum to cancer. Since then Amelia’s Dad has struggled, he has sought help with alcohol addiction and feels like he is constantly letting Amelia down. Amelia is a bright girl who is far older than her years, she makes herself breakfast and dinner but says some weeks there is just enough money to do a food shop. Last year Amelia didn’t get anything for Christmas so she isn’t asking for anything this year.

    Tom, aged 4. Tom is a quiet, thoughtful little boy. He requires lots of reassurance from school staff and tells them that he is frightened of the dark. Tom has recently been removed from his parents’ care as his needs were being neglected. He talks about hiding under the stairs because he was frightened when his mam left him in the house by himself overnight. Tom likes to play with cars, trucks and trains and wants to ‘fix them when he’s bigger’.

    Benji, aged 5. Benji’s mum is dreading Christmas. She knows there won’t be enough money for Christmas presents as they are currently choosing if they need heating or food on a daily basis. His mam said Benji is the most gorgeous, caring and funny little boy. She just doesn’t want him to feel like he has been naughty which is why he didn’t get any presents, as that just isn’t true.

    How can you support this fantastic cause?

    If you would like to join us in supporting this fantastic cause please feel free to drop off gifts at our office.

    126 Great Lime Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 6RU

    or

    donate via the Amazon list and have them delivered directly to the elves at Norah’s North Pole HQ – www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/16AFIEH6S135K

    Please note all gifts must be brand new.

    Join us in helping to ensure every child wakes up to a gift from Santa this Christmas in our region!