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Charity & Community

VGC has a long history in supporting charities, from a dedicated charity partner of the year to responding to local community good causes and international aid efforts.

We are extremely proud that our people regularly embrace opportunities to go beyond to support others in times of need and distress.

Our charity fundraising efforts are often an opportunity to have fun along the way too. Find out more about our latest activities.

22 July 2025

VGC Awarded Ministry of Defence Gold ERS Award

The recognition scheme encourages employers to support and advocate support for the armed forces community, and inspire others to do the same. Being awarded Gold is a recognition of our commitment to our military recruitment programme encompassing: VGC employs 13 veterans and actively supports ex-forces personnel. VGC have established an Armed Forces/Defence Working Group to

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25 June 2025

Armed Forces Reserves Day 2025

Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Reservists are currently supporting operations worldwide. The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our

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20 September 2024

VGC Charity Football Match 2024

On September 19th, VGC hosted a charity football match at Northwood Cricket Club to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. VGC Buyer, Alex Dalton, gives a full match report below. The game started with a fast tempo from both sides, which soon slowed down due to a lack of fitness all round. A.Dalton picked

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18 July 2024

VGC Awarded Ministry of Defence Silver ERS Award

The recognition scheme encourages employers to support and advocate support for the armed forces community, and inspire others to do the same. Being awarded Silver is a recognition of our commitment to our military recruitment programme encompassing: “I am exceptionally proud of this achievement, which reflects our continued support for military leavers seeking opportunities within

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28 May 2024

Freedom of the City of London awarded to VGC Chairman and COO

Leaders of VGC Group, Sean Fitzpatrick (Chairman) and his daughter Ciara Pryce (COO), were honoured with the Freedom of the City of London on Friday 24th May 2024 at a prestigious ceremony at the Guildhall, home to the City of London Corporation. The ceremony took place in the Chamberlains Court room witnessed by close family

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9 March 2022

VGC announces the Lighthouse Club as corporate charity partner for 2022/3

News release   VGC announces the Lighthouse Club as corporate charity partner for 2022/3     Date:  5th March 2022     VGC are delighted to announce that our staff have nominated the Lighthouse Club as our 2022 Corporate Charity Partner.   The Lighthouse Club is the only charity that provides emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing

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16 August 2021

My favourite money tips for parents

Fiona shares some of her money tips - now that the retail shops are open, and children are on holiday, it could be a very pricey time...

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18 November 2020

Highly commended in CN Specialists awards

VGC was highly commended in the Community Engagement category of the 2020 CN Specialists Awards for our 'Go beyond the gates' programme.

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6 July 2020

Hobbies, music and nature make you happier

Research results show that taking up a hobby, being outside close to nature, and listening to music can all help make people happier.

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31 March 2020

Places where you can get financial advice

We have collated a list of places which offer financial advice for people who are worried about their finances during the coronavirus outbreak.

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