Gusto Community Fund Donates £30K to Charities.

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The Gusto Community Fund, launched by Steff Wright, Chairman of Gusto Group, four years ago, has raised over £30,000 for 36 crucial local charities, projects, and initiatives in the East Midlands. This brings the total donations to over £130,000 since its inception.

Gusto Group, a purpose-driven group of B Corp-accredited companies, invites employees and residents of Gusto Homes to nominate good causes, projects, or initiatives that benefit the local community. Once approved, employees and residents have the opportunity to assign £250 to one of the nominations via an annual vote. With no administrative costs, 100% of the annual grant goes to local community initiatives.

Steff Wright said, “We’re incredibly proud of the Gusto Community Fund, a unique initiative that empowers our 160 employees across Gusto Group as well as our recent Gusto Homes homeowners.

“The Community Fund gives every team member the chance to nominate charities or local projects that hold a special place in their hearts for us to support. This year, we’re delighted to have donated an amazing £30,000 to help support our local communities.”

The Gusto Community Fund has supported a wide range of local charities, including children’s hospices, sports clubs, animal rescue charities, ambulances, food pantries, church communities, and primary schools.

Adam Casserly, a Gusto Group employee who nominated Stepping Stones Charity, said: “Hearing the personal stories and connections behind each chosen charity was deeply moving, a reminder of the positive impact these organisations have, not just on our team, but on the wider community.”

Phil and Jennifer Salathiel, Gusto Homes homeowners who nominated Wildline Wildlife Sanctuary, said:

“It was really heartwarming to see all the worthy organisations being able to benefit from such a hugely successful and generous scheme. So glad we were able to be part of it and wishing everyone concerned continued success.”

Kate Baxter, Chief Executive of Children’s Bereavement Centre, added: 

“The Gusto Community Fund supports smaller charities in the heart of our community. We are so grateful to the fund and the staff that nominated the Children’s Bereavement Centre to receive an award that will help to make a vital difference to local grieving families.”

Ian, a key volunteer at Men in Sheds, said: 

“The old boys at Worksop Men in Sheds were incredibly grateful to receive a donation of £1000 from Gusto at their Worksop Rototek factory. We usually feel under the radar, and yet, thanks to Cory, who works there, and his workmates, we can buy additional tools and equipment so more of us can make more things to sell. At the same time improving our own skills and well-being.”

Paul Hawkins, Individual Giving Fundraiser at Bluebell Wood, said: 

“We are so pleased to receive £2,000 and would like to say a big thank you to the Gusto Community Fund for thinking of us. 

“We need to raise around £6.5m each year to keep our doors open, and the hospice only receives 16% statutory funding. Awards like this mean so much to everyone at Bluebell Wood, especially the families we support in Sheffield.

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