OCS Launches Race The Thames To Raise £15k For Charities

OCS raising funds to support the London Youth Rowing Club OCS, a leading global facilities management company, has set itself the challenge to raise £15,000 for two charities; the London Youth Rowing Club and the OCS Foundation; as part of its commitment to influence positive change to community groups.

To achieve this, over 300 OCS colleagues, including Group CEO Rob Legge, have begun a virtual race along the 346km River Thames.

The event, taking place between the 21st - 28th of March, will see participants complete the 346km distance by swimming, running, walking, or even skipping. Each team of eight has been given a minimum fundraising target of £400, which can be tracked via the race leaderboard during the course of the week.

All donations will be split equally between the two charities and will be used to make a tangible impact in communities and aid individuals who might not otherwise receive help.

The London Youth Rowing (LYR), founded in 2014, focuses on empowering young people through the sport of rowing providing life skills programmes and mentoring to help transform the lives of the people, families and communities they reach.

The OCS Foundation, established in 2016, drives changes and delivers projects that have a direct and positive change on the society and communities it services. Its industry‑inclusive People‑into‑Work programme, for example, has already assisted over 150 people who have faced various barriers to work, from homelessness to substance abuse, with the necessary support and training to transition into sustainable employment.

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Daniel Dickson, UK and Ireland Chief Executive Officer at OCS commented: “Positively impacting communities is an integral part and defining characteristic of our organisation. A combined charity partnership between The OCS Foundation and London Youth Rowing means that we can continue to make a lasting impact on the individuals and community groups that require our support. All participants are looking forward to taking on this challenge for two fantastic causes – and I’m excited to find out what the final total will be”.

You can support this cause, helping OCS reach its £15,000 target by donating here.

This event is a part of OCS's ongoing efforts to raise funds for the OCS Foundation and other charities. Following Race the Thames, another event is on the horizon to commemorate the opening of its new headquarters in Ipswich. This event, named “New Century Walk,” after the new office, will involve OCS colleagues walking the distance from their former headquarters in Bury St Edmunds to the new one in Ipswich. Furthermore, as part of its relocation, OCS will be getting more involved with local community projects in Suffolk, volunteering both time and expertise.