University of Warwick Science Park has raised £1,669.70 for charity through coffee mornings held across its four innovation centres, bringing tenants, staff and businesses together to support two important causes.
The events took place at the Venture Centre, Warwick Innovation Centre, Business Innovation Centre and Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, with people enjoying a cuppa, sharing cakes and making donations to support the charities.
Three centres raised a combined £1,353.20 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Venture Centre raised £543, Warwick Innovation Centre raised £598.20, and the Business Innovation Centre raised £212.
Meanwhile, the coffee morning at Blythe Valley Innovation Centre raised £316.50 for University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, supporting its work to improve care and outcomes for patients.
The coffee mornings offered an opportunity for colleagues and businesses across the Science Park to connect while supporting causes that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Dirk Schaefer, Head of Commercial (Innovation and Growth) at University of Warwick Science Park, said: “It’s great to see people across our centres getting involved and supporting such worthwhile causes. Our innovation centres are home to a mix of businesses, and events like these provide a lovely opportunity to bring everyone together outside their usual working day. We’re grateful to everyone who contributed and helped raise such a fantastic amount for charity.”
The coffee mornings reflect the strong community across University of Warwick Science Park, where businesses and colleagues have opportunities to connect, build relationships and support causes that make a difference.
