At Pledge, we are proud of our employees’ achievements when it comes to raising funds for worthy causes. Our Finance Director, Heather Thorne, has been with the company for sixteen years. A loving Mum and Nanna, she’s always held Children in Need close to her heart. In fact, it was during her 2007 event that Heather received a phone call to say she’d got the job, starting in our Purchasing department! 

For twenty-six years, between 1993-2019, Heather raised an incredible £40,000 for the charity, performing a six-hour Sing-A-Thon in Leighton Buzzard high street every November, no matter the weather. 

When asked why she chose Children in Need, Heather said, “I’m a mum! And children have no control over their circumstances.” 

“What I loved most about the Sing-A-Thons was meeting lovely people. There was one man who, every single year, would save up all of his 1p and 2p coins, and put them all in the bucket.”

Heather was joined from 2006-2019 by her daughter, Millie, who also works at Pledge. She said, “We can’t physically help all the children who need it - we’re just two people - so knowing that we were able to contribute by doing something we enjoy to raise money; that’s the next best thing.” 

Heather and Millie hope to produce a special gala show with local performers next November. Watch this space! 

Join us for a giggle and show your spots at our London Showroom on Thursday 16th November, 12 pm – 1 pm, or 1 pm – 2 pm. 

To secure your ‘spot’, please register by emailing events@pledgechairs.co.uk 

First Floor, 21-22 Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 0DY