Mental illness charity praises Appco Group Support's efforts

A leading mental illness charity in Australia has praised the efforts of Appco Group Support, which have proved 'instrumental' to its success over the past one year.

The not for profit organisation, which supports individuals and families affected by mental illness, showed its appreciation to Appco and one of its affiliated Marketing Companies by holding a special brunch on April 15. In the last 12 months, the company has become involved with the regular giving campaign run by this charity and consequently the number of donors has increased from under 1,000 to approximately 6,500.

Says a representative of the charity organisation, “Appco Group has been instrumental in our success over the past 12 months. The organisation can now offer scholarships and conduct research and evaluation. There is also a new initiative set-up - an early intervention program that aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental illness...During our time on the campaign we have made a significant impact by educating the public on mental health, lifting some of the stigma associated with mental health in Australia, and raising important funds to aid research and new programs”.

Appco Group UK also does commendable work to promote activities done by many such charity organisations.

Appco Group UK with lots of business opportunities

Appco Group UK presents lots of business opportunities to those working within its network of Marketing Companies and Field Representatives. The company provides answers to questions that many people would have about operating their own business as self-employed Field Representatives.

The Appco Group works for clients spanning diverse industries and these clients are mostly household names. So while working for the company, a Field Representative will be promoting and selling products and services for and on behalf of these clients and will be contracted to one of the Marketing Companies within the company's network. To assist Field Representatives in this, the company provides them with client product training and also provides all the materials and support needed based on the clients' marketing requirements. The Appco Group Business Development Programme offers unique opportunities for successful Field Representatives.

A great opportunity if provided to mentor, guide and product train other FR with a view to moving through the Programme and run one's own Marketing Company within the Appco Group network.

Appco Group fundraisers support Earth Hour

Appco Group UK has lots of things to be proud of. This year, when people all over the UK switched off their lights and even UK landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Big Ben and the London Eye went in for a voluntary blackout for 60 minutes and as British Prime Minister David Cameron made a video address supporting Earth Hour, the ace direct marketing company was happy at having done its share towards making things happen so perfectly well. The Appco Group had worked hard towards making the Earth Hour a big success. The company's fundraisers had gone about, raising public support for the event, which is observed to urge world leaders to tackle climate changes on a war-footing.

It was not just in the UK that people went in for a black out; it was happening the entire world over on March 26 at 8.30 pm. Even iconic landmarks, the world over, like Times Square in New York, the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Eiffel Tower in Paris, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Davis Station, Antarctica and the Sydney Opera House in Australia took part in this. The Earth Hour was for the first time observed in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. From there it grew, gaining international proportions and now, it's seen as the joint effort of the whole of humanity to serve planet earth and to save humanity.

Appco Group has always stood by the people and such noble causes. Hence no effort is spared in making sure proper awareness is created about things like the Earth Hour and people from all walks of life are encouraged to take part in such events. It's here that the Appco Group scores much above usual direct marketing companies.

Appco Group launches operations in Belgium

Even as Appco Group UK is creating ripples in direct marketing, Appco Group launches operations in yet another country, Belgium. The official launch was on April 5, which has happened after the successful test of the market, conducted systematically last year. The company thus is now active in 25 countries worldwide. The beginnings in Belgium is with the energy division, catering to a prominent client.

Jess Leeson, General Manager, Appco Group Belgique, sounds very confident when he says, “The tests showed us that the company can be huge in Belgium. We expect to open a second location with a new client by the end of this year. The growth opportunities are promising.”

“We are incredibly excited about our venture into the first French speaking country within the Group in 2011...This is an amazing opportunity for French speakers within the Group worldwide”, says Appco Group Vice President and Country Head of Belgium, Simon Murphy.

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."