Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has helped to kick-start the festive season by volunteering at the Candlelighters Christmas Party.

Candlelighters provides support to families dealing with children's cancer. Earlier this year, it was named the children’s charity of the year at the Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards, which recognises the bravest and most courageous children and young adults, as well as the charities that support them in the region.

Each year, the charity hosts its Christmas Party, helping to bring some festive joy to families affected by childhood cancer and make precious happy memories. Once again, Konica Minolta joined other organisations, including its partner Intuitive BI, and other volunteers, to kickstart the festive season for around 60 families.

Held in Bradford, the party was packed with games, activities, stalls and entertainment that included Champ the elephant (the Candlelighters official mascot), Super Mario, Mickey Mouse, Anna and Elsa from Frozen, characters from Star Wars and of course a visit to Santa’s grotto.

Marie Woodhead, Partner Marketing Manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, has been volunteering and fundraising for Candlelighters throughout the year, participating in its Ready Steady Cook challenge and coordinating Konica Minolta’s chocolate egg and toy donations. Marie comments:

“This was my first time attending the Candlelighters Christmas Party and the team and I found it an afternoon of pure joy. Seeing the children light up meeting Santa, dancing with their favourite characters, and even booing the Grinch was truly heartwarming. It was an honour and a privilege to be part of this beautiful event”

Environment, Social & Governance Partner at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, Gillian Anderson, says,

“We are very proud of how the team has seized the opportunity to dedicate their volunteering time, to support our chosen charities throughout the year. Everyone involved has helped to have a positive impact for the people in their communities who need it most.”

About Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd

Konica Minolta is a market-leading Hardware Manufacturer, Smart Data and Digital IT Services company that builds and transforms digital business operations, workplaces, and IT infrastructures to meet the changing needs of customers of all sizes, across departments and industry sectors - both private and public sectors.

A broad portfolio of hardware and solutions and services include IT Infrastructures, Managed IT Services & Support, Process Digitisation and Automation, Digital Print, and Intelligent Video Solutions, as well Outsourced helpdesks and service desks for both front & back-office tasks.

Konica Minolta combines world-class technology partnerships with end-to-end expert operations and processes - from design to support, to transition 10,000 UK customers and partners to the future of work and our vision of an “Intelligent Connected Workplace”.

The company has won awards for its social contribution and is committed to workplace wellbeing, achieving its Sustainable Development Goals throughout the business and wider supply chain. Konica Minolta is listed among the ‘2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ and has received the highest level in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings.

Part of the global Konica Minolta Group, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is headquartered in Basildon, Essex with 10 regional offices across the UK, employing over 750 people.