Sytner Group Giving Something Back
At Sytner Group, we pride ourselves on giving something back to the local community. This is why we challenge all our businesses to make a commitment to local charities and community initiatives. From donating trees, to cycling from Edinburgh to Portsmouth! You can read all about our dealerships' antics below.
09/03/20
Alice Prepares to Skydive for BEN Automotive Industry Charity
Alice Bagnall, a Parts Apprentice at Guy Salmon Land Rover Coventry is preparing to support BEN by carrying out a daring skydive on the 14th March.
BEN is an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for automotive people and their family dependents. Ben is focused on delivering care and support to enable total health & wellbeing through working and later life and provides a free, confidential helpline and support service.
We wish Alice all the best with her upcoming skydive and would like to congratulate her on incredible fundraising! If you'd like to learn more or would like to support Alice's skydive
28/02/20
Maranello Maserati Support the Thorpe & Egham Half Marathon
Earlier this month, our colleagues at Maranello Maserati were proud to support the Thorpe and Egham Half Marathon by officially sponsoring the event.
Thousands of runners showed up to the event, many of which were chasing personal bests and many more were raising money for a range of different charities.
Congratulations to everyone that took part! If you'd like to take part in next year's half marathon or 10K
18/02/20
Guy Salmon Jaguar Coventry Support the British Heart Foundation
Along with Guy Salmon Jaguar Land Rover, we'd like to thank everyone that took part in Guy Salmon Jaguar Coventry's charity cake sale over the weekend!
With lots of yummy looking cakes and sweets on offer to Sytner colleagues and customers alike, the bake sale raised an impressive £92.48 for the British Heart Foundation.
The money raised for the fantastic charity will help them to continue their life saving research into heart disease, circulatory diseases and risk factors associated with both. Thanks to donations like this one, fewer people than ever are now dying from heart and circulatory conditions.
13/12/19
Sytner Group Head Office Hosts Christmas Dinner for Centre Project
Today, we were delighted to have Centre Project join us at Head Office for an afternoon of Christmas fun!
Starting with Christmas dinner, guests from Centre Project were then treated to a Christmas raffle and games before volunteers from various departments came together to put on some carol singing!
Centre Project are a Leicestershire based charity that supports vulnerable people within the community. Using projects and visits like today, Centre Project aim to reduce social isolation and promote wellbeing. You can learn more about Centre Project below
06/12/19
Sytner Sheffield BMW and MINI Support Mission Christmas
This year Sytner Sheffield are supporting Mission Christmas and collecting presents for Hallam FM's Cash for Kids.
1 in 3 children are living in poverty and you can help Cash for Kids make sure they have presents to open on Christmas morning. Sytner Sheffield will be donating their own pallet of gifts and are proud to be an official drop-off point for the charity.
Please donate any new, unwrapped presents you can by 15th December and they will do the rest!
02/12/19
Bradford Audi Supports the One In A Million STARS Awards
One In A Million is a Bradford based charity that engages predominantly with disadvantaged children and young people, aged between 5-19 years old. Through sports, arts and enterprise themed programmes, they deliver both formal and informal education to break cycles of deprivation over their young lives, valuing and celebrating their uniqueness - letting them know they are ‘one in a million’.
On Saturday 16th November 2019, One In A Million held its 11th annual flagship Stars Awards Ceremony at the prestigious Bradford Grammar School. The theme for this year’s awards ceremony was ‘RESILIENCE’ and this was in full display with some outstanding performances and achievements celebrated, from the children and young people who have attended OIAM programmes during the last 12 months.
This was a wonderful opportunity for Bradford Audi to transport them in style and luxury to this special evening. The feedback from the VIP's, (Very Important Passengers), on the Bradford Audi Chauffeur experience was nothing but positive.
27/11/19
Mercedes-Benz and smart of Milton Keynes hold Charity Day
Colleagues at Mercedes-Benz and smart of Milton Keynes recently held a charity day today to support Harry's Rainbow!
Harry's Rainbow is a charity that works to provide support to children and young adults that have been bereaved of a parent or sibling. Through regular Rainbow Groups, activities that promote self-confidence and the creation of Memory Boxes, the charity have helped many young people and children through very hard times.
After decorating the dealership, everyone wore their own rainbows and held a cake sale for both customers and colleagues, with all proceeds going to the charity.
You can learn more about Harry's Rainbow below:
15/11/19
Sytner Group Dealerships Support Children in Need
Today, dealerships across Sytner Group are supporting Children in Need's great cause through various different methods!
From dress down days and cake sales to cycling challenges and giveaways, we're proud to say that everyone is doing their bit for the cause.
Make sure to take a look through our social media channels to see everything that's going on and for any updates as they happen!
12/11/19
Kayleigh from Guy Salmon Coventry set to Travel from Lands End to John O'Groats and Climb Two Mountains in 48 Hours!
Kayleigh at Guy Salmon Coventry, along with her friends will be travelling from Lands End to John O'Groats and stopping off to climb Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in just 48 hours to help raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity.
Two of her good friends have had to endure something that no parent should ever have to. Unfortunately their daughter Phoebe had an epileptic seizure, despite her dad performing CPR straight away and her super human fight in Birmingham children's hospital for two whole weeks, she was just not strong enough to hold on and passed away on 25th October aged 12 years old.
21/10/19
Reading Audi to Run 1,000kms for Bibs Babies In Buscot Support
Our colleagues at Reading Audi are currently in the midst of running, walking and jogging a total of 1,000kms - the equivalent of travelling from Reading Audi to Audi's HQ in Ingolstadt Germany.
The amazing charity event is being held throughout October in aid of Bibs Babies in Buscot Support, a charity that supports babies and families in the special care baby unit at the Royal Berkshire hospital in Reading; a charity close to the dealership as some colleagues have personal experience with them.
The run is being completed on a treadmill gratefully donated by Rivermead gym and the dealership are aiming to complete 50km's a day, that's 5km an hour for every working day in October!
If you'd like to donate or learn more about this amazing effort for charity
08/10/19
Bentley Birmingham Hold Macmillan Coffee Morning
Raising money for a fantastic charity, Bentley Birmingham's recent Macmillan Coffee Morning was a tremendous success!
There was range of delicious homemade cakes, brownies and cupcakes for both customers and colleagues to enjoy, with all of the £280 proceeds going straight to Macmillan.
We'd like to extend our thanks to all of those customers and colleagues that gave kind donations on the day and are proud to see Bentley Birmingham helping another very worthwhile charity!
04/10/19
Matthew Mills from Nottingham Audi Completes Kilimanjaro Climb!
We'd like to congratulate Matt - Head of Business at Nottingham Audi - his brother Anthony and his Nephew James on successfully completing the gruelling climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro! What a fantastic achievement.
The team's incredible efforts were all in aid of the Nottingham Children's Hospital at the Queens Medical centre and will help the charity to continue their superb treatment and support of ill children. It will also help towards their current Big Appeal that aims to provide new specialised diagnostic equipment and fund research into childhood illnesses.
We'd like to congratulate the three again on their amazing achievement! If you'd like to learn more about the climb or would like to donate to the team's cause, simply click below.
23/09/19
Mercedes-Benz of Milton Keynes Complete London to Brighton Cycle Ride
A team of cyclists from Mercedes-Benz of Milton Keynes has completed the tough London to Brighton cycle ride. All members of the team made it to Brighton with no incidents other than aching muscles!
They did a great job and helped to raise funds for local charity, Harry's Rainbow. Harry's Rainbow is a charity that works to provide support to children and young adults that have been bereaved of a parent or sibling. Through regular Rainbow Groups, activities that promote self-confidence and the creation of Memory Boxes, the charity have helped many young people and children through very hard times.
We'd like to extend our congratulations to the team for completing the grueling task! Would you like to learn more or support the team? Just take a look below.
20/09/19
Team VWG "dig deep" in support of mental health.
Muddy Fork help people improve their wellbeing and mental ill health through volunteer conservation and wildlife gardening therapy in Nottinghamshire. However, the existing footpath had become very uneven and overgrown, making it inaccessible for wheelchair users.
The Sytner VWG team, consisting of 20 divisional volunteers, rallied to the rescue, eager to install a new footpath throughout the garden, in just one day.
The Task: Muddy Fork survive on volunteers and donations and asked us to use our man power to create a sustainable walk way, allowing individuals with mobility difficulties access to all areas within the garden.
Our HR team prepared the ground prior to our visit, digging out the initial route, all 110 square mtrs of it.
During our day of "Giving Back" we levelled the ground, laid weed suppressant and paving grids before filling with soil the team relentlessly dug out from a nearby embankment. Thankfully, no blood was spilled, there was however plenty of sweat and even a glint of a tear in our eye once we had completed the task!
Gone are the muddy puddles, the tussocky clumps and ruts, as The Muddy Fork garden is now accessible for all users, particularly for those with mobility challenges. For more information please visit the Muddy Fork website below:
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17/09/19
Kim Completes Charity Cycle for Great Ormand Street Hospital!
We'd like to congratulate Kim Simpson of Guy Salmon Land Rover Maidstone on recently completing an incredible cycle from London to Brighton!
Kim completed the cycle for Great Ormond Street Hospital and has, so far, raised an amazing £1,200! Great Ormond Street Hospital aim to transform the health and wellbeing of seriously ill children and young people.
All donations received help to fund advanced medical equipment, support services, research and facility refurbishment. Thank you to everyone who has supported Kim so far! If you'd like to donate please click here.
13/09/19
Slough Audi Spend a Day Helping Thames Valley Adventure Playground
Slough Audi were in full swing on Wednesday giving back to their chosen charity - Thames Valley Adventure Playground for children and adults with learning difficulties.
The day included a good old clear up, varnishing “Nessi” - their wooden monster which needed sanding down and varnishing - building a brand new fence due to the old one being rotten and in disrepair and a kitchen clean out.
Well done to Megan, Jo-Ann, Brandon and Yogesh Rajput for really getting involved and doing a cracking job! Thank you for all of your hard work!
04/09/19
Matthew Mills - Nottingham Audi Head of Business - Sets Off to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro for The Nottingham Children's Ward
Set to start the incredible climb on 11th September, Matt, his brother Anthony and his nephew James say that their bags have been packed since last month and that to say they're excited is an understatement!
All procedures from their amazing achievement will go directly to The Nottingham Children's Ward, where it will help them to continue their superb treatment and support of ill children. It will also help towards their current Big Appeal that aims to provide new specialised diagnostic equipment and fund research into childhood illnesses.
We wish Matt, Anthony and James the best of luck with their amazing charity event and can't wait to see pictures from the summit! If you'd like to support the guys or learn more, take a look at their Just Giving page below.
30/08/19
Guy Salmon Land Rover Hold Cake Sale for Birmingham Children's Hospital
Congratulations to the team at Guy Salmon Land Rover Coventry who have raised over £440 from the cake sales held today for Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity.
The Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity strive to offer patients and their families the greatest care possible. They aim to provide the best care and treatment possible through a world-leading team in a family-focused environment. Read all about their aims here.
A lot of effort went in from the organisers and bakers and thank you all for your contributions to the pot! Well done everyone!
20/08/19
Mercedes-Benz and smart of Swindon support the Wiltshire Air Ambulance
Sue Williams Steve Lyons and Mike Fellows presented a cheque for £1,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance at the Airbase in Semington, Wilshire.
Sue Williams, Head Receptionist at Mercedes-Benz of Swindon said:
“It was amazing to see the WAA helicopter and meet the crew. They were very helpful and explained about the operations and activities. They took the time to outline the important lifesaving work they perform and they really appreciated our fundraising."
We held a customer golf day in July as part of the MercedesTrophy, which generated £1,000 through the generosity of our customers with a raffle and auction. TEAM Swindon are proud to support Wiltshire Air Ambulance”
09/08/19
Mercedes-Benz of Milton Keynes to Support Harry's Rainbow with 60 Mile Cycle
On Sunday 15th September, six of our colleagues from Mercedes-Benz of Milton Keynes are planning to cycle 60 miles from London to Brighton, raising money for Harry's Rainbow.
Harry's Rainbow is a charity that works to provide support to children and young adults that have been bereaved of a parent or sibling. Through regular Rainbow Groups, activities that promote self-confidence and the creation of Memory Boxes, the charity have helped many young people and children through very hard times.
If you'd like to learn more about this fantastic charity or would like to support the team:
19/07/19
Volkswagen North Wales Support Wales Air Ambulance with Signed Manchester United Shirt
Throughout 2019, our Sytner businesses at The Point, Llandudno, North Wales have been busy raising funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Trust. To date, they have raised over £1,000 and are now hoping to significantly increase this with this exciting raffle.
The dealership are delighted to announce that Manchester United have donated a "Pogba" signed shirt, which comes in a presentation box together with a certificate of authenticity. To be in with a chance of winning this exceptional prize, simply head over to their Just Giving page to see all of the details and terms and conditions. All proceeds will of course be donated to the Wales Air Ambulance Trust.
The raffle will take place on 31st July, and the winner will be announced on there Just Giving page. Good luck and thank you!!
03/07/19
Volvo Warwick's Seth Turner Takes On a 100km Ultramarathon
In two weeks, Seth will be running the grueling 'Race to the Stones' ultramarathon in aid of St Richards Hospice Foundation, a hospice close to Seth that provides end of life care to those in need.
Running from the Chiltern hills to the North Wessex Downs, Seth is aiming to complete the marathon within the top 100 (there were 850 last year) and in a time of 12 hours. Over the last few months, Seth has been training hard, running over 1,100km so far!
If you'd like more information about the event or would like to show your support
26/06/19
Guy Salmon Thames Ditton Successfully Complete Three Peaks Challenge
We'd like to congratulate the team from Guy Salmon Jaguar and Land Rover Thames Ditton on successfully completing on the Three Peaks Challenge.
Taking on Ben Nevis, Scarfell and Snowden, the team undertook the grueling 24 hour challenge in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Society - a charity close to the teams' hearts that supports people suffering from multiple sclerosis and researches ways of preventing the disease in the future.
Thanks to the team's incredible efforts, they've raised over £2,000 so far and the number is still rising! If you'd like to learn more or would like to show your support through a donation, you can find their Just Giving page below:
07/06/19
ŠKODA North Wales are proud to be sponsoring "SNOWDONIA ROCKS"
Taking place on the 15th June 2019, Snowdonia Rocks is a family friendly 20k hike with live music and celebrations along the way. The hike takes in views of the spectacular Devil’s Kitchen and promises to be a family friendly, inclusive day.
All proceeds of Snowdonia Rocks will support the Love Hope Strength Foundation’s three grant schemes: the Get On The List blood stem cell donor registration programme; equipment and new facilities in North Wales and in other UK hospitals; support for cancer services across the globe, helping some of the most vulnerable families in underprivileged countries.
Several of our ŠKODA North Wales colleagues will be joining the hike this year, so if you want to get involved, please sign up using the link.
03/06/19
VWG Division Support B.E.N and the Mental Health Foundation's Awareness Theme of 'Body Image'
Our VWG Division fully embraced this year’s awareness theme of ‘Body Image’ (as set by the Mental Health Foundation) in order to help raise awareness of mental health in all dealerships. The division chose to do this in aid of B.E.N, the automotive industry support service, which also covers mental health issues.
We are pleased to announce that £1,200.00 was raised by the Division with various activities, such as wearing green, (the colour of the mental health awareness ribbon) to raise awareness in exchange for a donation to B.E.N, guessing the number of green balloons trapped inside a car, guessing the parents of a colleague from pictures provided, holding green cake/bake sales and much more.
We'd like to congratulate all of our colleagues in the VWG Division for their fantastic efforts raising this money for B.E.N. We look forward to seeing what you all get up to next!
29/05/19
Guy Salmon Land Rover Coventry Joins Croft Junior School for Heritage Week
Guy Salmon Land Rover Coventry recently visited Croft Junior School to help out with their Heritage Week.
Taking three stunning cars from the past, present and future of Jaguar Land Rover, the dealership helped to demonstrate to the children the roots of Jaguar Land Rover, an important company from the UK.
Following their day at the school, Guy Salmon Land Rover Coventry were delighted to receive over 100 thank you letters from students. The dealership would like to extend their thanks to all of the aspiring car enthusiasts and staff at Croft Junior School.
If you would be interested in something like this at your school, please do not hesitate to contact us!
21/05/19
West London Audi Announce Joint Fund Raising Campaign with David Lloyd Acton Park
At 12pm on the 30th May, West London Audi will be taking on the incredible challenge of burning one million calories in just 24 hours!
Created in collaboration with David Lloyd Acton Park, the challenge aims to raise both money and awareness of the charities Mind and Acton Homeless Concern.
It's going to be very tough but we're sure you'll agree that it's all for a fantastic cause. If you'd like to learn more or would like to donate
10/05/19
Tollbar Warwick Regency Run raises over £1,000 for Christine's Crew
Tollbar Warwick has raised an impressive £1,100 to date for Christine’s Crew, after taking part in the recent Leamington Regency 10k run.
A team of 14 ran the route to raise funds for the local charity that offers emotional and financial support to those affected by cancer.
The charity was chosen as one of the staff members was a good friend of Christine Addison who sadly lost her battle to cancer at the age 37.
Tollbar Warwick also sponsored the event and had a Volvo XC40 and Volvo XC60 on display to welcome runners to the finish line.
07/05/19
Mercedes-Benz of Teesside Support Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes-Benz of Teesside continue to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support alongside the Donnelly family, after losing a much loved member of staff in late 2017, Martyn Donnelly.
Martyn's family have raised over £9000, and the staff and customers at Teesside recently enjoyed some fabulous homemade cakes, made by Martyn’s wife herself, adding to the total!
Congratulations to the Donnelly family and all of our colleagues at Mercedes-Benz of Teesside.
01/05/19
Porsche Centre leicester take on the TOUGH MUDDER for EMICS
In order to raise money for the amazingly selfless charity EMICS, some of our colleagues at Porsche Centre Leicester are taking part in TOUGH MUDDER on the 19th May at Belvoir Castle.
They're aiming to raise £6,000 for EMICS to be able to equip a new emergency response doctor with all the items required to volunteer.
If you'd like to learn more or would like to join us in supporting the team as they wade through the mud, simply follow the link below. Thank you and good luck to the team!
29/04/19
Harrogate Volkswagen Nominated for Stray FM Local Hero Award
We're proud to say that Harrogate Volkswagen have been nominated for the Employer of the Year Award by Stray Fm in their annual Local Hero Awards.
The nomination comes due to the support that our colleagues at Harrogate Volkswagen give to local charity, Supporting Older People. Helping the charity with transport, the team at Harrogate Volkswagen regularly get suited and booted to escort elderly people to their Tea and Talk events.
The dealership also provide meeting space, support and clear the dealership of cars at Christmas to allow for a Christmas dinner and party with all of the trimmings!
The winner will be announced on the 8th May, congratulations and good luck to Harrogate Volkswagen!
18/04/19
Reading Audi Support Salvation Army Easter Egg Appeal
Reading Audi have been supporting Salvation Army this Easter, with Salvation Army providing over 800 hot meals during the school holidays to children who are less fortunate.
Reading Audi have donated to their Easter Egg Appeal, with over 50 children receiving an egg.
Congratulations to the dealership and thank you so much to everyone for their generosity!