Ansaback News

After the massive earthquake (which measured 7.0 on the Richter scale) hit Haiti, the loss of life and the widespread devastation was immense. Employees in the call centre were keen to do their bit and raise some money for the HAITI appeal, so Ansaback held an impromptu dress down day on Friday 22nd January, with all participants donating money towards the appeal on the day.

Staff managed to raise a fantastic £300.00! Ansaback generously offered to double the amount donated by the staff, resulting in the total raised by the call centre and CallSctipter of £600.00!! Funds have been donated to the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal. A big thank you again to all who donated - every penny helps.

It takes more than a bit of inclement weather to put off members of the Ansaback call centre staff! The game employees braved cold and rain to take part in this years SANTA FUN RUN at Christchurch Park in Ipswich on Sunday 13th December. The event involved dressing up in a well fitted Santa Suit complete with beard and hat and running or walking round the Park. The 3 km course was a piece of cake for the seasoned runners within the group whilst others followed on at a slightly more sedate pace alongside young, old, push chairs and even dogs!! For their efforts all contestants received a medal and hearty congratulations from the organisers at EACH, who are this year's designated charity for the call centre. This resulted in more funds being added to the already impressive total raised by Ansaback - all in a good clause!

Ansaback call centre team China scooped 1st prize at their local Ransomes Olympics event. Rival Ansaback team Kenya were close behind, coming in 3rd. The annual event was held in aid of East Anglian Childrens Hospice (EACH), organised by accountancy firm PKF, with participants all raising funds for the charity, which is also the Ansaback nominated charity for fundraising events throughout 2009. From left to right, Kofi Darko, Matt Lawrence, Matt Taylor and Steve Brown, all from the call centre Client Services dept, savoured their victory and pole position. Team captain, Matt Taylor, was especially happy at coming in ahead of rival Ansaback team Kenya, made up of Christian Pawsey, James Barham and call centre agents Carla Thomas and Sian Matthews. Matt said "It's great to have won, but all that mattered, was beating the other Ansaback team"! Gold medallist Team China won a month's membership to David Lloyd sports and fitness gym, while Bronze medal team Kenya won a golf day at the Seckford golf centre in Woodbridge. All are looking forward to competing again next year.

The staff pulled together during the year and through a variety of events including Dress Down Days, Abseiling, Competitions, Auctions and Raffles managed to collect well over a thousand pounds to donate to the Macmillan charity. This coming year the chosen charity is East Anglian Childrens Hospice and once again the company hope to rise to the challenge and beat last years total!!

Local company 'Ansaback' supported 5 of their employees recently when they took part in the 'Moonwalk Challenge'. The girls were given warm coats along with warm wishes by the management and all successfully completed the 26 mile walk round London through the night to raise money for Breast Cancer charity. Ansaback Angels were not surprised by the company backing as they provide all employees with free fruit on a daily basis as well as having a nominated charity that benefits annually from regular staff activities. The walk, which took approximately 7.5 hours was exhausting and emotiona l but the atmosphere created by the 18,000 women (and men!) all dressed in bra's made it a thoroughly worthwhile experience and the Angels collectively raised a heavenly £1,000.00 + for the charity! (Left to right: Lisa Carrington, Coral Amey, Jackie Powell, Cathy McClean and Sherryl Eastell)