THE STORY SO FAR
On the 15 September, Les Watts will be attempting a Table Tennis Marathon, here at the Ogilvy Offices.
He will be playing for 7 (yes, SEVEN!!!) hours (with the odd natural break) and will play against anyone who wants to take him on - regardless of their level of table tennis(sing) abilities...... more
‘All eyes’ were on the Hoxton Pony for a Masquerade Ball complete with burlesque dancers and live band.
On the 17th of February, the March Many Ogilvy Hands Team organised a Masquerade Ball at The Hoxton Pony. The night was an incredible success with a near sold out venue and masks of every shape and size.... more
Fancy dress and Scottish-themed food to celebrate Burns' Night plus launch of Come Dine With Me evenings.
A braw nicht was had by all on Monday 25th January when Coley Porter Bell hosted a Burns' Night complete with kilts, tartan, sporrans
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Construction of the school is speeding along and the recent completion of the roof has transformed the site.
In Uganda, building work on the school continues at an incredible pace. The roof was recently finished, transforming the site from a shell.
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Fundraising Halloween Party at Clerkenwell and Ugandan Head of International Needs visits Ogilvy in London.
On Thursday 29th October the Volunteers for the next MOH trip in November are holding a Halloween party at Clerkenwell House
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British Airways backs Many Ogilvy Hands project and Ogilvy Healthworld Quiz Night.
Jo Coombs – the BA Team’s Optimus Prime – mentioned the project to the powers that be at British Airways, and they kindly offered us
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The first group of Ogilvy folk head out to Uganda to lend a hand building a school.
The first Many Ogilvy Hands volunteers have been helping build the school in Buikwe. A team of 8 from across the group have been
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More fundraising than you could shake a big stick at - including car boot sales, quiz nights and even a fashion sale.
This month saw our fundraising activity reach new dizzy heights as everyone chipped in to do their bit. And a great time was had by... more
Progress on the school walls has been swift, and the building now stands at half its planned height.
The work is a laborious process that relies on graft, hard work and no little native skill. Everything is done by hand, from kneading bricks
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The project is launched to the whole Ogilvy Group plus fundraising fun with a dress-down day, raffle and live gig.
We launched the Many Ogilvy Hands project to the whole
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We’re off! The project has begun. And the whole community, both young and old alike, start digging.
The project has started and the whole community, both young and old alike, begin digging the foundations for the school... more
The project is approved and the first trip organised. And Coley Porter Bell cycle to Paris to raise money.
The project is approved and presented back to the board. The Many Ogilvy Hands brand is created and the first trip
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A scouting party heads out to East Africa to assess a potential site and how they could help.
An initial group travel to Uganda for a week. They assess the suitability of the site and how Ogilvy could actively
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Ogilvy becomes partners with International Need. Together, they decide to build a school in Uganda.
Discussions continue between Ogilvy and International... moreGloria Gibbons presents the initial ideas to the board and the team begins to take shape.
Gloria Gibbons presents the project to the ... more
About
Many Ogilvy Hands is a chance for anyone and everyone in Ogilvy to help make a real difference to a small community in Uganda.
Writers
- Dale Sattler
- Hannah Smith
- Justin Cairns
- Lee Maddox
- Nick Bennett
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