Bob Little Press & Public Relations - As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy, training solutions provider, Training Synergy, raised over Ł12,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support

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Media Centre Training Synergy Master List PRESS INFORMATION ISSUED ON BEHALF OF: Training Synergy 77 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3QQ tel 0800 072 5900; fax 0870 242 9494 18th January 2007 Training Synergy achieves nearly three times its target for charity As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy, training solutions provider, Training Synergy, raised over Ł12,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support - its 'charity of the year' in 2006 - along with Ł1,500 for Whizz-Kidz, a London-based charity which provides customised wheelchairs, tricycles and other specialised mobility equipment, wheelchair training, information and advice to change the lives of disabled children across the UK. Daniel Hanlon, Training Synergy's managing director, commented: "Our target for the year was to raise Ł5,000. Being a company of only 120 employees, we're particularly pleased to have raised nearly three times that amount." Throughout the year, Training Synergy employees: Held a charity auction Conducted a treasure hunt through the City of London Took part in a triathlon and the London Marathon Engaged in 'dress down Fridays' Held a pub quiz Held a 'Halloween Fancy Dress' party "Synergy was a key corporate sponsor of Macmillan Cancer Support throughout 2006 and we are thrilled that our partnership will continue throughout 2007," commented Henry Shelford, corporate fundraising manager for Macmillan Cancer Support. "The range and breadth of fundraising across Synergy has been outstanding. "This is all the more impressive given the Synergy's size. The level of fundraising - Ł12,500 for 2006 - far surpasses that of many larger companies. "The Synergy fundraising events I've attended have been brilliantly organised and the warm welcome I receive means that they are the highlight of my calendar," he added. "The company's CSR Committee in particular should be highlighted for their professionalism and dedication. I am really looking forward to 2007!" Although Training Synergy is continuing its pledge to support Macmillan Cancer Relief in 2007, it is also considering enlarging its CSR policy to embrace supporting other worthy charities. end Notes for Editors: Photographs of the winning team from Training Synergy's fancy dress treasure hunt are available, on request, from Bob Little Press & PR, on 01727 860405 or bob.little@dial.pipex.com. About Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. It provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support and also pushes for better cancer care. Its slogan is: 'Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan.' About Whizz-Kids Like all children, disabled children need to move around independently and enjoy freedom to enable them to live full and active lives with their families and friends. The NHS is often unable to provide the mobility equipment, training and advice that they need. So Whizz-Kidz provides customised wheelchairs, tricycles and other specialised mobility equipment, wheelchair training, information and advice to change the lives of disabled children across the UK. Whizz-Kidz is also working to raise awareness of the need of these children so that they get the support they deserve from the general public and from the Government. About Training Synergy With over 300 training personnel working on projects across the UK at any one time and a turnover in excess of Ł10m, Training Synergy is one of the UK's largest training solutions providers. It delivers some 40,000 training days a year and has 7,000 trainers on its database. Further Information from: Stephen Fletcher, BroadSkill, 0845 050 5353 or 07968 626999; www.broadskill.com Daniel Hanlon / David Field, Synergy, 0800 072 5900 or 020 7556 1140 /1141; www.trainingsynergy.com Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405