As you have all seen in the news, the city of Haiti has been devastated by an earthquake that has taken the lives of thousands. The Red Cross is currently estimates the death toll to be 50,000. Haitians who survived the earthquake are pleading for international aid.

In response to this tragedy we are holding a fundraiser touch rugby match on Monday 18 January for the Indirect Tax team. 

Donations will go straight to the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) which is made up of the leading registered UK humanitarian charities including the British Red Cross. At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate, public and broadcasting sectors to rally the nation's compassion, and ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

Please give generously so aid agencies can bring medicine, clean water, and other essentials to help get these people back on their feet.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.