Independent agent’s Community Fund tops £40,000

Nicol & Co has welcomed a report that reveals how the people of Worcester are the most generous in the UK as its own Community Fund passes the £40,000. A survey commissioned by online lottery company, Raffolux, for the Smiley Movement, found that those who live in Worcester (86%) were the most likely to donate.

The residential sales and letting agency, which has offices in Droitwich, Worcester and Malvern, gave almost £25,000 to hospices, food banks and other good causes in 2022 – more than double the figure of £12,000 donated by the firm’s Community Fund in 2021.

Nicol & Co’s Community Fund was launched in March 2021, with a pledge to donate £100 to a school, community organisation or local charity for every property sale it handles. Managing Director, Matt Nicol, said: “Worcester Warriors may sadly be out of the Premiership but this survey proves that Worcester people are still top of the league when it comes to supporting local causes.

“When we decided to team up with our clients and offer them the chance to nominate who should receive £100 when we sold their property, to get to a figure like £40,000 seemed a long way off.

“But only two years later, we have passed the £40,000 mark and have our eyes set on £50,000 as our next target.

“Everyone here at Nicol & Co is thrilled to be giving something meaningful back to the local community.” As well as the community fund, Nicol & Co has also been active in supporting local organisations by investing over £13,000 into multiple sponsorship projects, including amateur rugby, football, hockey and cricket clubs.