More than 200 professionals from different organisations and businesses came together to compete in a variety of sports-day activities, networking opportunities, and to raise money for chosen our chosen charity The Kent MS Therapy Centre.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Business Games provided a setting for businesses to engage in various sports and recreational activities, fostering a sense of teamwork and competition.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Business Games is sponsored by Howden Insurance, All Health Matters, Griffiths and Armour, Atlas FM, Shepherds Neame, and HitPlay Agency.
From pickleball, Kin Ball, an inflatable obstacle course, and new additions of Kubb – a Swedish game that involves knocking over wooden blocks, prizes were provided by The Marlowe Theatre, Shepherd Neame and The Aspinall Foundation. The University’s STAR clinic, offered free sports massages by students studying Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation.
This event exemplifies Canterbury Christ Church University's commitment to forging meaningful collaborations with external partners. We are proud to inspire new connections and support the local economy. Our strong ties and partnerships with the community underscore our civic role as an anchor institution and educational hub. We are grateful to our sponsors—whose generous contributions have made this event possible.
Abbie KempeDirector of Enterprise and Engagement
Andy Davis, Branch Director at Howden offered support as this year’s headline sponsors.
‘Many thanks once again to all at the University for putting on such a super day,’ he said. ‘The event brought together like minded people to compete in a series of events that seemed to bring out the competitive side in almost all taking part! The games were played in the greatest of spirits and with sunshine, pizza, ice cream and the day was a resounding success and most importantly, a fantastic end result for the chosen charity, the Kent MS Therapy Centre. Looking forward to 2025 already and to bettering our second place finish! "
Alice Monk, Communications Director, All Health Matters said: “It was inspiring to see so many local Kent businesses come together to promote physical activity, wellbeing, and community outside the office. Our team enjoyed every moment of the competition, and our thanks go to Canterbury Christ Church University for hosting an incredible event that allowed us to connect with fellow advocates for employee health."
Businesses raised £3,250 for The Kent MS Therapy Centre which will be donated to support their work and the first-class facilities for people affected by MS and other neurological conditions as well as their families, friends and those who care for them.
Nancy Reed, Head of Income Generation for the Kent MS Therapy Centre said: “We were delighted to have been a part of such a brilliant day at the Vice Chancellor's Business Games. It's been a fantastic opportunity for us to raise the profile of the work that we do to support those living with MS and other neurological conditions. We've loved meeting such a broad array of friendly local businesses and look forward to developing our connections with them. A huge thank you to the team at Canterbury Christ Church University for organising such a great event and for choosing to support our Centre this year and raising £3,250!”
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