Telecoms company KCOM has marked the end of its 120th anniversary year with a bang by sharing almost £20,000 amongst there charities.
The Hull-based broadband provider has handed over £6,531.14 to each of its three official charity partners of the Year: Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire.
The cash was raised by a number of fundraising events held throughout 2024 including a sponsored 120km Tour De KCOM cycle challenge, sponsored runners in the Hull 10k and an epic, three-day 120km walk across the region, starting in Filey and ending at the company’s Hull city centre HQ. Money raised was then matched by KCOM to add to the total.
KCOM CEO Tim Shaw, said: “It’s been a brilliant year packed with events and activities celebrating our 120-year history and heritage.
“It’s been important to us, in this landmark year, to keep giving back and I couldn’t think of three more deserving charities to raise funds for. Each of these charities do phenomenal work in Hull and East Yorkshire and I know the money raised will go towards improving the lives of many local people.
“I’d like to pay tribute to all the KCOM staff who have taken part in our fundraising events this year, they did a sterling job and epitomise our commitment to be at the heart of the local community. “
