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In our 20th Year, the Zinc team wanted to give back to the community that has helped us build our organisation into the leading digital agency it is today. Although we have supported various charities over the years, the team wanted to go the extra mile this year and nominate a charity to dedicate donations, fundraising efforts, and digital support to.
We opened the floor up to the team for suggestions, and eventually decided on Maggie’s. Initially raised due to their incredible support of people going through cancer treatment, we then realised that Maggie’s were about to break ground on their Northampton location this year. It seemed all too fitting that the charity that we had chosen was about to build a location right on our doorstep, and the decision was made.
Caitlin Goddard, SEO Specialist at Zinc Digital, said: “I suggested Maggie’s to the team because I’ve seen first-hand just how much impact they can make on a person going through cancer treatment. They provided incredible support for my dear friend during the last months of her life. Their spaces are a beautiful slice of home for people to find friendship and comfort during a stressful time.
“When I saw that there was a Northampton centre opening, it felt like a perfect opportunity to be a part of something amazing for our local community right from its first days. Cancer has touched the lives of almost everyone in our team in some way, and we know that Maggie’s support will be life-changing for the people they will help.”
The new purpose built Maggie’s centre, currently under construction on the grounds of Northampton General Hospital, will offer free, expert practical, emotional and psychological support to anyone living with cancer – including their families and friends – when it opens later in 2025.
The state-of-the-art space will be just 100 metres from NGH’s oncology department, and will support people across Northamptonshire, North Buckinghamshire and the wider East Midlands region, where more than 26,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year.
A few of the Zinc staff had the privilege to visit the site and meet some members of the team – Jodie, the Centres Fundraising Manager, and Liz, Lead Cancer Nurse and the campaign lead for Maggies for 12 years. Their passion for helping those in the area and for the great work that Maggie’s did was wonderful to see.
We are all incredibly excited to be supporting Maggie’s Northampton – especially before the doors have even opened. After visiting the site and meeting the team, it’s clear this will be an amazing space offering vital support to people across the county. We're genuinely thrilled about the partnership and honoured to play a small part in Maggie’s important work.
Ollie McKeown - Head of Digital, Zinc Digital
When complete, the Maggie’s Northampton centre is expected to receive over 20,000 visits annually. Like all Maggie’s centres, it will be a calm, welcoming space where people can drop in without an appointment to access tailored one-to-one and group support, workshops, and courses. The diverse programme will include sessions on stress management, nutrition, benefits advice, yoga, tai chi and art therapy – all delivered by a professional team including oncology nurses, a clinical psychologist and cancer support specialists.
Jodie Mutch, Centre Fundraising Manager for Oxford and Northampton, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to be chosen as Zinc Digital’s Charity of the Year. Their support will help us provide vital emotional, practical and social support to local people with cancer and their families.
“With Zinc’s help, we can reach more people and offer a calm space to breathe – for as long as we’re needed. A £1,000 donation will help fund a Family Day at the centre, giving families the opportunity to meet our programme staff and find strength and comfort alongside others going through similar experiences.”
We’ve begun our partnership with a £1000 donation, and plan to offer continuing support to Maggie’s this year through further donations, fundraising efforts, and pro-bono digital services. We’re incredibly proud to play a small part in the wonderful work that they do in Northamptonshire and beyond.
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