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Hughes Insurance has awarded Tullyvallen Rangers Football Club in Newtownhamilton £1,000 to assist with the construction of a new walking track. The funding will help ensure the club can continue its valuable community work and help contribute towards the health and wellbeing of those who use the facilities.
Tullyvallen Rangers was nominated through the local company’s Community Fund initiative, which focuses on charities and organisations that aim to create lasting and positive change in the community.
Hughes Insurance’s Community Fund is part of the company’s Action for Impact Strategy – an initiative dedicated to help the company make a genuine contribution to society and the environment in Northern Ireland.
The local company allocated £12,000 in 2024 to support worthwhile causes and Hughes Insurance employees are encouraged to nominate initiatives that impact the communities they live in. The nominations are reviewed by a committee of employees and worthy causes are awarded support.
Sarah Balmforth, Director of Human Resource at Hughes Insurance said, “At Hughes Insurance, we believe in the power of community and the importance of creating connections that make people feel valued, both within our workplace and beyond. Through the Community Fund, we empower our staff to support causes close to their hearts, fostering meaningful change where it’s needed most. We’re especially proud to support organisations like Tullyvallen Rangers, whose work spreads positivity and brings people together in Newry.”
Hughes Insurance’s Community Fund has been live since July with 10 organisations across Northern Ireland receiving support including Cancer Focus, NI Air Ambulance, Mourne Stimulus, and Little Acorns Nursery. Other recipients have included Clann Eireann GAC,Lurgan to cover Gaelic 4 All travel costs to Croke Park, and Lisburn Downtown Centre to support the purchase of new equipment.
Recently, Cash for Kids also received £1,000 to support its impactful Mission Christmas initiative. Alongside this donation, over 25 Hughes Insurance employees actively volunteered using one of their two allocated volunteering days for the campaign by assisting with gift sorting, wrapping, and distribution, showcasing the company’s commitment to hands-on community involvement.
Emma Haughian, Marketing Manager at Hughes Insurance, said, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our staff engage with this initiative. By sharing stories about the organisations that matter most to them, they help guide where our funding is allocated. Whether it’s providing new kits and equipment or supporting environmental causes, the Community Fund empowers our team to make a meaningful difference within our community —something that lies at the very core of Hughes Insurance."
For more information on Hughes Insurance’s Community Fund and its Action for Impact initiative, visit hughesinsurance.co.uk
