TAQA charities team ‘take the helm’ for Aberdeen Lifeboat

Naazma Izzam and Sian Mutch recently visited Aberdeen Lifeboat Station to meet the Lifeboat team and see for themselves how funds raised will support lifesaving at sea.

Naazma, a member of TAQA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) committee who originally nominated the RNLI, was joined by corporate communications advisor Sian on a guided tour of the lifeboats hosted by mechanic/deputy 2^nd coxswain Cal Reed.

“It was fun, interesting and insightful”, said Naazma. “It was good to get up close to the technical side of the lifeboat’s work.”

Sian added “We can now go back and tell colleagues about the lifeboat from personal experience. I’ll feel more confident about explaining the importance of what we’re raising funds for.

TAQA’s CSR committee has an outstanding track record in supporting its chosen charities – last year’s beneficiaries received in excess of £60,000. This year’s funds will be split between Aberdeen Lifeboat and another local lifesaving charity, the Sandpiper Trust.

Anne Scott, community fundraising manager for the RNLI in north east Scotland, says the Lifeboat team will support Taqa’s fundraising activities wherever possible.

“We will have team members in TAQA’s offices for their charities launch on 26^th June and plans are under way for a special visit to the Lifeboat station for TAQA employees and families later in the summer,” says Anne.

Naazma added “We’re also looking forward to taking part in the RNLI’s Fish Supper Friday in October. That’ll be a fun opportunity for TAQA’s offshore and onshore communities to join together for a common cause that day.”