Heartfelt Hospitality: HIEX Middlesbrough’s Inspiring Support
In the heart of Middlesbrough, the team at Holiday Inn Express have shown that their hospitality extends beyond hotel walls, straight into the heart of the community. Their passionate support for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, a local charity providing palliative, respite, and end-of-life care to babies and infants with life-limiting conditions, has been nothing short of inspiring.
Fuelled by creativity, bursting with compassion, and powered by pure commitment, the team at HIEX Middlesbrough go above and beyond, raising vital funds, lending helping hands, generously donating goods and services, and championing the hospice’s work across the community. For this team, Corporate Social Responsibility isn’t just a seasonal gesture, it’s part of who they are, woven into their everyday culture.
Over the past year, they’ve:
Fundraised their socks off
From charity raffles and dress-down days to organised afternoon teas, the team have pulled out all the stops. Staff took part in fun challenges like Step It Up and Go Yellow, while General Manager Laura braved our Jail & Bail event, all to help raise vital funds.
Given with Heart
Staff-led donation drives brought in essentials like toiletries, while the hotel also donated gifts in kind, including overnight stays as prizes, room hire, catering and even supplied our décor for our Charity Ball, helping to maximise profits for every event.
Volunteered their time
Whether donning Santa hats to help run stalls at our Christmas Light Switch On, supporting events, or tidying the hospice gardens, the team haven’t hesitated to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
Sales Manager at HIEX Middlesbrough, Laura MacTaggart said: “At Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough, we’re proud to support Zoe’s Place and the amazing work they do for children and families going through incredibly tough times. Getting involved in their fundraising activities has been a great way for our team to give back, boost morale, and enjoy some brilliant team-building moments along the way. It’s also helped us connect with other local businesses who care about making a difference. Ashleigh and Tommy have been fantastic to work with, so supportive, enthusiastic, and always full of great ideas. Zoe’s Place really is a special charity, and we’re honoured to be part of their community of supporters.”
Our Senior Corporate & Major Donor Fundraiser, Ashleigh Ennion said “It’s a privilege to work with the team at Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough. Their commitment has gone far beyond financial help; every team member truly cares and wants to make a difference. We’ve built an incredible friendship with the team and can’t wait to see what the next year brings, starting with Jade tackling the Sahara Desert in March!”
HIEX Middlesbrough’s incredible support for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice shows just how powerful community-driven corporate giving can be. With big hearts and helping hands, the hotel has helped Zoe’s Place continue its mission of compassionate care and support families in building precious memories that last a lifetime. It’s a shining example of how businesses can do well by doing good and have a whole lot of fun along the way!
