Skip to content

14 May 2020 | 1 minute read


14 May 2020 | 1 minute read


Community News

Share this

This is an archived news story which is over 12 months old and may contain out of date information

AWE donates 48K to Bucket List Wishes

Following a two-year partnership, the generosity of AWE and staff has seen its charity partner Bucket List Wishes (BLW) able to grant 20 wishes for terminally ill adults in the Hampshire and West Berkshire region.

The local charity helps those with a life-limiting diagnosis achieve one wish from their bucket list. Through its fund-raising efforts AWE has supported a number of wishes including a wedding renewal, an up-close zoo experience, and family hair and make-up professional photo shoot.

Over the last two years, AWE staff have supported the charity through both volunteering and fundraising, including staff helping out at BLW’s Bling and Bellini Ball, plus litter-picking duties at events where the charity had a fundraising stand. Staff also donated cocktail dresses and ball gowns to BLW’s dress sale. Fundraising events included football tournaments, charity quizzes and tackling a 24-hour run and muddy obstacle course as part of AWE’s annual Team Challenge. 

AWE’s Charity Fund Secretary, Michele Maidment, said: “Everyone at AWE has been thrilled to support Bucket List Wishes. We’ve all been touched to hear how the money raised is helping to fulfil the wishes of local terminally ill adults and their families.”

Founder of BLW, Gini Hackett, commented: “All of us at Bucket List Wishes will be forever grateful for your donations, our wishes don’t just help the people that are poorly, but they help create lasting memories for their loved ones.

Currently BLW’s wish services are on hold due to Covid-19. However, the charity has recently sent ‘care & cheer you up’ packages with handmade cards to their wish people, ensuring they are not forgotten during these uncertain times.

picture shows BLW’s zoo experience wish box – credit: Tony Hackett Photography

 

 

 

 

More news

Latest News

AWE becomes new corporate member

We are pleased to announce that AWE has become a proud corporate member of the Institute of Collaborative Working (ICW), which aims to promote best practices and standards in how organisations collaborate – internally and externally – to deliver value to our partners, customers and suppliers.  ICW’s CEO, Frank Lee, said: “AWE’s commitment to collaborative working […]

Latest News

AWE announces new Strategic Alliance with the University of Strathclyde

As part of AWE’s partnerships with UK academia in support of our mission, we are pleased to announce a new Strategic Alliance with the University of Strathclyde to drive innovation in nuclear science and technology. Joining the University of Bristol, Cranfield University, Heriot-Watt University, and Imperial College London, the University of Strathclyde has become AWE’s […]

AWE Recognised Among Top Ten in the 2025 REDI Index for Religious Inclusion AWE is proud to announce its inclusion in the top ten of the 2025 Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Index

Latest News

AWE named a top ten inclusive employer

It’s official; we’re a top ten inclusive employer in the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation 2025 Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Index. It means we join the ranks of Thames Water, Direct Line Group, John Lewis Partnership and Rolls-Royce. We take inclusion seriously and we believe in walking the walk. That’s why we have several initiatives in […]

Search Sitemap