The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Financial Crime team recently volunteered their time to support The Passage, a charity dedicated to helping homeless individuals access vital services. The charity provides essential support such as shelter, job assistance, and help with health and wellbeing.
Wolverhampton Metro Bank recently hosted a dynamic business networking event, bringing together accountants and business owners for a morning of relaxed and engaging discussions. The event was championed by Simran Kaur, Wolverhampton Metro Bank Local Business Manager, who facilitated the session designed for local business collaboration and growth.
Ilford Metro Bank has once again played a pivotal role in bringing local businesses together by hosting the East London Business expo, attracting business owners from Ilford and the surrounding Redbridge area. The Expo offered valuable opportunities for networking, interactive business workshops, and engaging exhibitions, all aimed at promoting business growth in the region.
Metro Bank has joined forces with 31 financial institutions, law enforcement agencies and government departments to tackle sexual exploitation in support of Anti-Slavery Week 2024 (October 14th – 18th).
Manchester Metro Bank took part in the highly anticipated Manchester Student Social, an annual event that welcomes new and returning students. The event, held in the heart of the city, saw Manchester Metro Bank colleagues Sandra Monteiro, Lucia Belardo, Gabriel Taylor, and Godsgift Nicholas actively engaging with students throughout the day.
Metro Bank is part of a number of initiatives to help combat fraud and protect consumers.
Orpington Metro Bank recently delivered a fun and educational Money Zone session to approximately 60 Year 5 pupils from Hook Lane Primary School. The session was spearheaded by ex-pupil Harley Hayes-Scott, who alongside his colleagues Glynis Daley and Bodgan Jurubescu, guided the children through an engaging session about the basics in banking.
Solihull Metro Bank took part in this year’s highly anticipated Solihull Food Festival, which returned to the bustling high street with over 80 food and drink traders. The festival featured live cooking demonstrations by renowned celebrity chefs Glynn Purnell and Aldo Zilli, drawing large crowds eager to experience the culinary delights on offer.
The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Four colleagues from Luton Metro Bank – Mohammed Alam, Riz Aslam, Humaira Ali, and Sheraz Zulfiqar successfully completed a challenging 17-mile hike to the top of the Peak District, raising £430 for the Luton Foodbank.
Steve Degg and Paul Griffiths, putt on a fantastic show at the recent charity golf day held at Brough Golf Club, Brough, East Yorkshire. The event generated an impressive £4109.15 for Hey Smile Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support. Eighteen teams, made up of local businesspeople, accountants, solicitors and finance brokers, joined forces for a day of friendly competition.
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