At the Sanders Partnership, we firmly believe in giving back to our community and go beyond our core business to make a meaningful difference in our community. Since our inception, we have actively supported numerous voluntary organisations and charitable causes, driven by our passion for creating a positive impact and desiring to put something back. Jan, our founder and his fellow Directors Marie & Thomas have been actively supporting various voluntary organisations and charities for many years.
The Sanders Partnership's
Commitment to the Community
Between 2002 and 2019, Jan volunteered as a Governor of New College, Pontefract, a Further Education college, and latterly as a Member of the New Collaborative Learning Multi-Academy Trust, which encompassed three sixth form FE colleges in Yorkshire, including New College, Pontefract.
In 2004, Jan took on the role of Treasurer for The Suzy Fund, a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating poverty primarily in Africa and India. Under the inspiring leadership of Brian Hazell, MBE and now his son, Christian, Suzy has raised over £1 million since its inception. Christine, a shareholder in The Sanders Partnership, now supports Suzy with bookkeeping and gift aid administration.
Supporting our community is very important to us at The Sanders Partnership
Between 2014 and 2020, Jan served as the Treasurer of The Community Foundation for Wakefield District and was then succeeded by Marie, a fellow Director of The Sanders Partnership. Unsung Heroes remains a highlight of the Wakefield community calendar.
Additionally, between November 2018 and August 2022, Jan’s commitment to community development led him to assume the role of Director of The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce where he supported the Chamber team and Board through the tough challenges of Covid.
We take pride in our experience in charity accounting and in managing their finances
Thomas, another Director in The Sanders Partnership, has for a number of years (in succession to Jan) voluntarily supported the Wakefield BID in all matters pertaining to finance and have started their second 5 year term. Additionally, he has been providing his expertise in the same way to the Adult Education board for the Wakefield District, continuing Jan’s work with New College, Pontefract, in supporting education locally.
Lastly, we are honoured to have been members of the Business Buddies for the Wakefield Hospice for well over 10 years. Our long-standing support for this organisation reflects our thanks for the difference they make to so many people’s lives. Both Jan and Christine’s mothers spent their last days in a hospice.
When you choose The Sanders Partnership, you not only gain a trusted business partner but a committed community ally.