CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Building a Better Community
The firm has a long tradition of supporting our community through a variety of initiatives. In some cases, those initiatives have taken the form of financial support of fundraising events. Other initiatives have involved organization of fundraising events on behalf of a charitable organization. A decade ago, George Chorley raised over $250,000 through a sponsored annual canoe trip on behalf of Thames Valley Children’s Centre. Through a current 10 k run, John Bisset has raised in excess of $100,000 in two years for the Make A Wish Foundation.
Bisset’s Best – John Bisset has led a team of employees participating in a dedicated 10k run. This event has raised more than $100,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario.
Thames Valley Children’s Centre – Through sponsored canoe trips, George Chorley raised more than $250,000 for the Children’s Centre. Originally associated with the Bunny Bundle canoe trip, the annual event evolved into the Chorley/Gonder canoe trip, a corporate fundraiser organized by George through the company.
Local Health Care – Chorley + Bisset has been a long time supporter of the various fundraising events for the benefit of London Health Sciences Centre, St Joseph’s Health Centre and Thames Valley Children’s Centre.
Corporate Sponsorships – The firm has recently made major financial contributions to sponsor a room at Thames Valley Children’s Centre, plus a seminar room in the new Lassonde Pavilion at the University of Western Ontario. As well, we have established an annual $1,000 financial award to an undergraduate student in the UWO Engineering faculty.
ECCO fund – Programmed employee charitable contributions annually distribute over $10,000 to about 20 registered charities.
Christmas Toy Drive – Staff donate toys for the Annual Salvation Army Toy Drive. Chorley + Bisset Ltd. matches employee contributions.