Earlier this year, we nominated Aberdeen Cyrenians for the annual Skipton Building Society Community Giving Award, securing them a £1000 donation.
Skipton Building Society launched the Community Giving Awards in 2019, with the aim of awarding donations to 40 charities every year which provide support to the most vulnerable and socially excluded groups in society. Phil Anderson, the founder and managing director of Phil Anderson Financial Services nominated Aberdeen Cyrenians for this award, and the charity, which supports vulnerable people in Aberdeen city who are experiencing trauma, addiction, homelessness and isolation, has been awarded £1000.
Phil Anderson Financial Services matched Skipton Building Society’s donation, and presented Aberdeen Cyrenians with an additional £1,000, bringing their donation total to £2,000.
Phil Anderson, said, “I’m delighted my nomination for Aberdeen Cyrenians was selected by Skipton Building Society. It is great to help a charity who look after the most vulnerable people in our region, and it’s particularly gratifying to be able to give a little back, especially this time of year. We hope the donation helps Aberdeen Cyrenians to continue their excellent work within Aberdeen city.”
Aberdeen Cyrenians Fundraising and Communications Manager, Sam Begg, commented, “Aberdeen Cyrenians would like to thank Phil Anderson Financial Services and Skipton Building Society for their kind donation. Its support like this that helps us to continue to deliver our much-needed services. From Food parcels to housing support to wellbeing workshops, donations especially at this time of year can make a huge difference to those that we support”
Phil, who established the business in 2010, also records a popular podcast series in which he discusses hot topics in personal finance, delivering relatable insights and advice with his customary warmth. Entitled ‘The UK Personal Finance Show’ it can be found on Apple podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-27-saving-money-for-a-holiday/id1530521980?i=1000513036278) and https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6decb808-e052-47ee-9f9b-50a8a5bed780.