Seymours Estate Agency wins Fundraising Champion Award for Best Community Efforts
26 July, 2024
Seymours Estate Agency in Woking has been honoured with the Fundraising Champion Award for Best Community by Agent’s Giving. This award recognises the agency’s outstanding initiatives in support of Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care.
As a proud Member of The Guild of Property Professionals, Seymours has been an integral part of their community for over 30 years, consistently expanding into new towns and villages with a steadfast philosophy of becoming an estate agent the neighbourhood can be proud of.
Zo Khan one of the Partners at Seymours in Woking, Surrey, expressed his gratitude and pride:
“Winning this award is a testament to our team's unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in our community. After visiting the hospice when it opened, we saw firsthand how valuable their work is for the community. This inspired us to commit to raising awareness and providing financial support for their essential services.”
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care is a charity that cares for thousands of patients, their carers, and families each year, specialising in delivering holistic care for patients with complex life-limiting and terminal illnesses. Seymours’ commitment to the hospice has been a cornerstone of their community involvement, with the agency raising over £32,000 in the last 12 months alone and more than £118,000 to date for the charity.
“At Seymours, our fundraising efforts are as important to us as selling houses,” Lloyd Moss, Partner of Seymours Prestige Homes continued. “Our staff take a genuine interest in raising money for the charity. The hospice is at the centre of our strategy meetings each year, and all our staff are fully invested in participating in fundraising events. This passion and dedication from our teams across all offices are what drive our continuous success in fundraising.”
Seymours organises a variety of events to keep their fundraising activities diverse and engaging for their team. From sports tournaments and singing events to mountain climbs, these activities not only raise funds but also serve as team-building opportunities. The agency leverages its strong local connections, including sponsorship of the local football club Woking FC and collaborations with the Woking-based McLaren F1 team, to host unique fundraising events.
“We believe in using our local knowledge and connections to benefit the charity,” Franco added. “Our partnerships allow us to create memorable events like hosting fundraisers on Woking FC’s professional pitch and facilitating a special Woking & Sam Beare livery for the McLaren Artura road car. Our annual Christmas Carol concert, featuring stars of West End Musicals and local school children, has become a cherished tradition.”
Seymours also maximises their extensive social media presence, with over 20,000 followers, to promote fundraising events and produce high-quality photographic and video content to support the hospice. Additionally, some Seymours offices pledge to donate to Woking & Sam Beare Hospices upon successful property transactions, ensuring the charity benefits directly from their business activities.
Mark Bryne, CEO of Woking & Sam Beare Hospice, shared his appreciation: “We are incredibly proud of our partnership with Seymours. Their involvement over the last few years, especially during the pandemic, has been invaluable. We are so grateful for their ongoing commitment, which enables us to continue serving patients and their families in our shared community.”
