TPS Summer of Love charity drive revs up for more success

TPS, the provider of Volkswagen Group genuine parts to the body repair sector, has relaunched its popular TPS Summer of Love charity initiative for a second successive year.

Following the success of last year’s first ever Summer of Love, which saw raised £18,796.93 for national and local charitable organisations, the team at TPS will be asked to fundraise for charities that represent something special to them.

TPS Summer of Love charity initiative

“Summer of Love 2024” runs from 15 July to 31 August, with the opportunity for TPS’s network of 83 centres and its wider team to host one or more fundraising events.

These could include sponsored bike rides, fun runs, walks around the local park, a car wash, sports day, BBQ and more, with teams encouraged to be as creative and inspirational as possible in their individual or group fundraising activities.

One of last year’s Summer of Love highlights saw TPS Birmingham’s team hit the heights with a £5,222 donation to Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, after completing a day-long climb of Snowdon in North Wales.

However, it isn’t just about raising money, as team TPS staff will also donate their time through volunteering at charities of their choice – a repeat of last year which saw 20 days volunteering time achieved.

Heart-warming

Kayleigh Clare, events and communications manager, said:

“The TPS Summer of Love charity initiative is a huge opportunity for TPS to come together, have fun and most importantly, raise money for charity. The first Summer of Love proved incredibly successful, and it was heart-warming to see all the amazing stories and fundraising efforts put in by everyone involved.

“With teams given the freedom to choose their own charity and activity, it gives the opportunity to do something positive for a national or local cause that is meaningful to them. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone get involved with this wonderful charity initiative.”

And the team that raises the most money will be able to donate an additional £500 to their chosen charitable cause (on behalf of TPS), with TPS Birmingham claiming last year’s top prize for their fundraising efforts. To find out more, contact your local TPS Centre.