Appco FRs flown to Canary Islands to see charity work

That Appco Group UK is doing commendable service in the charities sector is known to all. The company also gives its personnel ample opportunities to make trips to understand how things progress at other places. This is done in all countries where the company has its operations.

Recently ten fundraisers in Spain got a chance to see how their efforts improved lives of vulnerable kids. Appco Group Support España did this by holding a competition open to all Spanish Field Representatives within the charities division. The ten best performers were offered the chance to be flown to the Canary Islands to see a children’s charity at work. The ten fundraisers thus got the chance to visit a special village where about 40 children live. They were happy to see that these kids were given the chance to grow up in a warm family atmosphere and also that the social workers and charity 'mothers' there were doing real fantastic work.

One of the Field Representatives who undertook this trip, had this to say, “It enabled us to see how important the work we do is. It has made me feel really proud that I am helping to make a difference.”

These Appco Group FRs also got the opportunity to take part in a thrilling go-karting competition during the trip.

Appco Group UK personnel congratulate Chris Kiely and team

Appco Group UK personnel are happy that Chris Kiely and his team of nine, working with Appco New Zealand, had a narrow escape when disaster struck in the form of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand on February 22.

Chris, who is the Managing Director of a company associated to Appco Group New Zealand, was conducting a Training Day in his office when the earthquake struck. He managed to exit safely, along with his team and watched on in horror and the building adjacent to theirs collapsed. Chris' office was destroyed, but alternate arrangements are being made.

“We are all really lucky to be safe, but are shaken by the horrific event, “said Chris Kiely.

“We’re giving full support to the Christchurch team as they overcome this experience. We organised flights to Auckland over the weekend for them and they will work with the team there for several weeks, and also attend the Rally taking place on March 5”, said Appco Group VP Stewart Hartley.

Appco Group Support works wonders with major partner in Australia

Appco Group UK has been working out campaigns with its clients in the charities sector, delivering remarkable kind of results. Appco Group Support has had a fruitful alliance with one of the world's largest development agencies that focuses on assisting children in developing countries. The organisation this year intends to generate more donations through sign-ups in Australia by way of its tie-up with Appco Group. The organisation is working with the company to drive acquisition of new supporters for its monthly program, which in turn provides a vital source of income to fund projects that benefit children throughout the world.

Says a spokesman representing the aforesaid organisation, “We’ve seen the positive impact of the company's efforts in other territories that we work in, and were eager to replicate the success in the Australian market place. Appco Group Support was able to provide the professional, reliable and cost effective service that we needed."

Appco Group Support representative visits Indian slums

Appco Group UK renders meritorious service in the charities sector, helping its charity clients do their work with all smoothness and find donors.

Appco Group Support's Philip Bresser recently visited the slums in Chennai, India. His intention was to see the difference that the projects of Street Children, run for a charity partner, make. He summarises his experience as :

“On a daily basis, we see the terrible things happening around the world, by watching the news or picking up a newspaper. But we can be very dismissive of what is happening. It seems very far away from the reality of our own lives. In the Western world we have reached the stage where we are used to the luxuries we have around us or that are so easily accessible. We live in a part of the world where we as individuals are empowered to make choices.
I visited the Street Children projects of Anbu Illam in Chennai, India. This is the first year all the Marketing Companies in the Netherlands are contributing to the programmes in Chennai. The field visit had a significant impact on me. Probably, because it is as confrontational as it can get.

On television we see things happening in, so-called, Third World countries. Usually it is all far away and surrealistic. However, the things we have heard, seen and smelled in the slums and on the streets are very real. The Street Children projects in Chennai are necessary and really tangible.

India is a country with a billion registered people and more than a million children are 'living' in the streets in Chennai. By directly supporting the projects in Chennai, we enable a significant 'extra' amount of children in Chennai to get proper shelter, healthcare, education and to be treated in a human way. We enable them to get into a position where they can make some choices in life as well, just like we do. The visit to Chennai put things into perspective for me and makes me realise how lucky I am, just to be born in this part of the world.”

The service that Appco Group has been rendering in the charities sector is indeed notable and deserves appreciation.

Appco Group with the underprivileged children in India

Appco Group Support, the Appco Group's charities division, forges a partnership with a leading charity client in India and strives to work for underprivileged children.

It was in 2001 that the campaign to alleviate the sufferings of underprivileged children was started, joining forces with the client. The campaign spread out to ten cities across India, with over 325 dedicated fund-raisers in the field spreading awareness of the campaign. The campaign, with child welfare and development as its motto, seeks to help the 8 million children, within the 6 to 14 age bracket, who are restricted access to education in India. The campaign generates donor supports, creates awareness about clients and their work and makes sure that the growth rate with the client, which has been as high as 120%, remains steady. Over the past nine years, it's over a million charitable donations that has been raised for this client.

“Our journey with this client has been great. Our sole aim is to take this partnership to an extent where one day we will be able to reach every underprivileged child in this country”, says Saiprakash Kuckian, Vice President Appco Group India, Product Head Charity Division.

Appco Group UK also does appreciable work in the charities sector and sets example for others.

Appco Group Finance Meeting 2010

The Appco Group Finance Meeting is decisive as it takes up for discussion issues pertaining to business and finance.

The Appco Group Finance Meeting 2010 was held recently at the Company's headquarters in London and was hosted by the Appco Group Finance Academy. Attended by Managing Directors and Administrators of Marketing Companies affiliated to the Company, the meeting offered advice on efficient techniques to build a financially stable business. The key speakers at the meeting included Chairman Chris Niarchos, Managing Director Mike Blane and Vice Presidents Simon Murphy and Michael Scully. These speakers emphasised on the importance of interaction and the discussions that were part of the meeting took a back to basics approach and the emphasis was on the importance of constructing a plan of attack and breaking down goals.

“You should have a regular plan where everyone involved is on the same page. Consequently you will find that you can stop problems before they occur.”, said Mike Blane, the Managing Director of the company, stressing the need for financial planning in order to troubleshoot.

Appco Group UK, playing host to the meeting, ensured that the Marketing Companies affiliated to it makes the most of the discussions and sessions.

Appco Group Marketing Companies Meeting held

Appco Group UK had a great time with the Appco Group Marketing Companies meeting being held recently at the Four Seasons Hotel in Canary Wharf, London. An interactive event that had motivational discussions, especially on business challenges, divisional issues and plans for the future, the meeting was attended by the Managing Directors of all of the UK Marketing Companies affiliated to the Appco Group.

Appco Group Chairman and founder Chris Niarchos has this to say about Marketing Companies Meeting- “The quality initiatives and sales training initiatives established three months ago have had a huge effect on the business and driven exponential growth across all of the Divisions in which we operate...We have established a benchmark and the meeting allowed us to elaborate upon it so that it can be followed by the same astounding results in 2011."

"It was an astonishingly successful day and everyone should be congratulated for a job well done!", says the Chairman of the Appco Group.