Good Causes
Since our inception in 1990, we have supported many good causes via sensible, wild, wacky or sometimes painful means. Highlights have been Martin’s ascent of Kilimanjaro in 1999 – over £2500 was raised for SCOPE – and the 100km hike on the Great Wall of China in the previous year raising £2000 for the same Charity. On a more painful note, the ‘pedal to Paris’ of 2001 raised nearly £1000 for the Royal British Legion - (3 days of saddle sores!): and led to the start of Martin’s Triathlon career (which has so far led to successful half-Ironman completion…);which began in 2003 and raised over £400 for the RNLI at the London Triathlon.
In addition, for the last 10 years we have sponsored a teenager and his family in Senegal ,to provide vaccines and fresh water for a whole community. When we spend our days negotiating for clients in amounts of hundreds of thousands of pounds, it helps us retain perspective!
In 2007, Martin decided on a rethink and decided on local causes, and in particular Grove House, a hospice in St Albans which provides vital care and support for those affected by cancer in St Albans. Very nearly £5000 was sent to Grove House in 2007. Grove House's web address is http://www.grove-house.org.uk
In 2010 we are proud to be main sponsors for the ‘Midnight Walk’ – Grove House’s main summer event to raise much needed funds for the hospice. On Saturday 26 June over a thousand ladies ( men in skirts allowed too) will complete a night time sponsored walk around St Albans – and the team from Martin Treasure will be amongst the participants! Our aim is to raise another £2000 in sponsorship to add to the £2000 already donated by our firm. Sponsor us on line or simply by sending us a cheque – even if its just for a fiver – to Martin ‘s office and payable to ‘Grove House’ – thank you!
