Bank Leumi (UK), like its parent company in Israel, believes that an organisation has a moral and social responsibility to contribute to the society and community in which it operates.
It is for this reason that the Bank supports the work of a large number of charities promoting essential issues such as health, social welfare, education and culture and arts.
Over the course of 2010, the Bank has taken part in a variety of charitable events, projects and campaigns; this has mainly been achieved through sponsorships and charitable donations but also through encouraging fundraising initiatives by members of staff.
Following the success of the 2009 charity bike ride in aid of Shaare Zedek UK, the Bank decided to create its own corporate challenge for 2010, a 3 day bike ride from London to Brussels, which took place this October.
With over 20 members of staff taking part, each raising funds for a charity of their choice, Team Leumi was once again put together and led by Chief Executive Officer, Larry Weiss.
Overcoming adverse weather conditions and unexpected changes to the route (an additional 45km), all members of Team Leumi completed the challenge, raising over £33,000
Commenting on the achievement, Chief Executive Officer Larry Weiss said: “I was proud to see so many colleagues taking on this challenge in aid of charity. Team Leumi overcame adversity and arduous physical challenges to complete the London to Brussels course”
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our corporate sponsors, the LNT group, and their CEO, Lawrence Tomlinson for their generous support and encouragement”.
Amongst the 22 charities that benefited from the challenge were The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign, British Heart Foundation, The Starlight Foundation, Alzheimer's Society, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Marie Curie, NSPCC and Shelter Box
Your can still support Team Leumi by clicking on the following link:
http://www.justgiving.com/bankleumi
The Bank continues to view its commitment to social responsibility and charitable giving as a priority and will make every endeavour to maintain its support throughout 2011 and the years to come.
