Philanthropy at that heart of what we do

Lightsource Foundation finalist at Business Charity Awards 2023

The Lightsource Foundation was delighted to be recognised for its work over the past nine years by being shortlisted in the ‘Community Impact Category’ at the Business Charity Awards 2023.

Nick Boyle, Group CEO of Lightsource bp, said: “Being shortlisted for a Business Charity Award is great recognition that we’re making a difference. We’ve always strived to go beyond business as usual and our nine-year partnership with World Vision is exactly that. We’ve almost raised £1 million and made a tangible difference to more than 40,000 of the most vulnerable people in impoverished communities around the world, something that we’re fiercely proud of.

“None of this would be possible without our team members — thank you to every single Lightsource bp team member that regularly gives, helps fundraise and pour in the passion, empathy, motivation and delivery that we’re so good at.

“Our focus now and in the future will be the safety and wellbeing of children in our new community in Sarlahi, Nepal. Our work with World Vision is only just beginning and I can’t wait to keep driving positive change together.”

To find out more about the Foundation and the positive impact we are making, visit Lightsource Foundation.

London Marathon runners

Three fantastically fit and brave team members took part in this year’s London Marathon. Jason Lingard, Vicky Simmons and Sophie Buller all completed the historic marathon raising incredible amounts of money for charities close to their heart.

Fundraising for natural disasters

Earlier this year when Turkey and Syria were struck by two devastating earthquakes (7.8 and 7.6 magnitude), Lightsource bp knew we wanted to support in any way we could.

A support group was created to assist those who have been directly or indirectly affected by this disaster. With the collaboration of the support group, VIBES arranged a breakfast to raise funds which would help to provide life-saving care and emergency shelter, food and clean water to families trying to survive in the area.

The breakfast event was held in our London office to raise funds to donate to the Save The Children Turkey-Syria Earthquake appeal. We collected an incredible £1,770 with donations still coming in!