CEO of Special Olympics Great Britain, Michelle Carney, said the work with Fuller’s is a “real win-win on both sides”, even though it is now less than a year into the partnership.
She added: “We are already making some large steps to furthering inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. With the support of Fuller’s we’ve been able to offer more opportunities for athletes to share their stories to large audiences and we’ve seen a great uptake of Fuller’s staff volunteering. We look forward to generating more of these opportunities and creating lasting impact across Great Britain over the coming years.
“There are 1.5 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the UK and this is predicted to grow by 14% by 2021, so with the funding and support from Fuller’s we will be able to work together to help transform more lives through sport.”
Previously, Fuller’s have donated funds from the programme to Shooting Star Chase, a children’s hospice.
Alexanda Rennie, corporate relationship manager at Shooting Star Chase, said the funds raised for the charity resulted in a regular and reliable source of income for them.
She added: “This is crucial when running two children’s hospices and a hospice at home service, so we are incredibly grateful to Fuller’s, their staff and customers for their extraordinary generosity.
“Their donations mean that we can continue to make every moment count for the children and families we support.”