One of our four Values is to be supportive – putting people at the heart of everything we do. In line with this, we help in a number of charities in the region, including one in each of our office locations, suggested by our colleagues.
Hebburn Helps
In Jarrow, we have made a donation to Hebburn Helps, a community food bank and crisis response team that was set up to help local families who are finding it hard and are struggling to make ends meet.
St. Oswald’s Hospice
Our Gosforth charity is St Oswald’s Hospice, an organisation that provides specialist care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions. Torgersens is a member of the Better Together Business Club, a philanthropic initiative in support of the hospice nurses of St Oswald’s.
Sunderland RNLI lifeboat station
In memory of our friend and colleague, John Wilkinson, we have made a donation to the Sunderland RNLI Lifeboat Station. The RNLI is a search and rescue charity established over 200 years ago to save lives at sea.
South Tyneside Pledge
Torgersens signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge in early 2022. The Pledge is an initiative by South Tyneside Council for local organisations and businesses to commit to taking small steps to:
- boost local economic activity
- reduce health inequalities
- reduce carbon emissions
- enhance civic pride
In the video below, Martin Johnson, one of Torgersens' partners, outlines why we signed the Pledge and our on-going involvement.
South Tyneside Pledge
Martin Johnson speaks about Torgersens' involvement in the South Tyneside pledge.
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