DKH Legacy Trust voted Recruiter’s Charity of the Year
28 April 2014
A charity founded by double Olympic Gold medal winner Dame Kelly Holmes, which aims to boost the employability of young people, has been chosen by Recruiter readers as the title’s Charity of the Year 2014-15.
Mon, 28 April 2014
A charity founded by double Olympic Gold medal winner Dame Kelly Holmes, which aims to boost the employability of young people, has been chosen by Recruiter readers as the title’s Charity of the Year 2014-15.
The DKH Legacy Trust was chosen by a majority of the nearly 1,000 readers who participated in the recent vote on recruiter.co.uk. As Recruiter’s Charity of the Year, the DKH Legacy Trust will benefit from activities and donations at the upcoming Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2014 on 7 May.
“Wow, what an honour!” said Dame Kelly when she learned of the Trust’s selection by Recruiter readers. “It comes as no surprise that I love winning, but for my charity to win such a great award is really special. Thank you Recruiter magazine!”
Added Trust chief executive officer Julie Whelan: “The team were delighted to hear the news – especially as it is an award so close to our mission. Helping just one of our young people into employment is important to us.”
Whelan also offered special thanks to multi-recruiter Morgan Hunt, which put the DKH Legacy Trust forward for the 2014 honour. Morgan Hunt partners with the Trust to provide specialist guidance services to participants.
The Trust was founded in 2008. The Trust’s Get on Track programme provides disadvantaged young people aged 16-25 with the self-discipline, motivation and confidence they need to enhance their employability and to lead more active lives.
Participants undertake sporting and school or community-based projects, where they develop communication and teamwork skills, while increasing their personal contributions in the local community.
They also have the opportunity to explore potential careers across a range of industries with work experience, practice interviews and intensive mentoring from elite athletes.
Other charities that qualified for consideration in the vote were Aspire Oxfordshire Community Enterprise, The Camden Society, Career Academies UK, Dress for Success – Manchester and Mission Motorsport – the Forces' Motorsport Charity.
To be considered for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year, registered charities must have a focus of putting people into work.
Recruiter editor DeeDee Doke said: “We are delighted to have the chance to work with the DKH Legacy Trust this year. The Trust has an outstanding track record in helping young people discover their own capabilities. We look forward to helping boost their coffers and build new corporate relationships, starting with our Awards gala on 7 May.
“We also want to commend the other charities that came forward this year for consideration. Clearly, there are a number of fine organisations that consider employability issues for all kinds of people their top priority.”
The 2013 Charity of the Year was Soldier On!
The DKH Legacy Trust was chosen by a majority of the nearly 1,000 readers who participated in the recent vote on recruiter.co.uk. As Recruiter’s Charity of the Year, the DKH Legacy Trust will benefit from activities and donations at the upcoming Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2014 on 7 May.
“Wow, what an honour!” said Dame Kelly when she learned of the Trust’s selection by Recruiter readers. “It comes as no surprise that I love winning, but for my charity to win such a great award is really special. Thank you Recruiter magazine!”
Added Trust chief executive officer Julie Whelan: “The team were delighted to hear the news – especially as it is an award so close to our mission. Helping just one of our young people into employment is important to us.”
Whelan also offered special thanks to multi-recruiter Morgan Hunt, which put the DKH Legacy Trust forward for the 2014 honour. Morgan Hunt partners with the Trust to provide specialist guidance services to participants.
The Trust was founded in 2008. The Trust’s Get on Track programme provides disadvantaged young people aged 16-25 with the self-discipline, motivation and confidence they need to enhance their employability and to lead more active lives.
Participants undertake sporting and school or community-based projects, where they develop communication and teamwork skills, while increasing their personal contributions in the local community.
They also have the opportunity to explore potential careers across a range of industries with work experience, practice interviews and intensive mentoring from elite athletes.
Other charities that qualified for consideration in the vote were Aspire Oxfordshire Community Enterprise, The Camden Society, Career Academies UK, Dress for Success – Manchester and Mission Motorsport – the Forces' Motorsport Charity.
Recruiter editor DeeDee Doke said: “We are delighted to have the chance to work with the DKH Legacy Trust this year. The Trust has an outstanding track record in helping young people discover their own capabilities. We look forward to helping boost their coffers and build new corporate relationships, starting with our Awards gala on 7 May.
“We also want to commend the other charities that came forward this year for consideration. Clearly, there are a number of fine organisations that consider employability issues for all kinds of people their top priority.”
The 2013 Charity of the Year was Soldier On!
