CASCAID founder Helen Wagstaff awarded MBE in New Year Honours List
Helen Wagstaff
In 2017, Helen founded CASCAID with the vision of bringing together a network of individuals in the asset and wealth management communities committed to making a positive impact.
From its inception, Helen designed CASCAID to stand out from typical corporate charitable initiatives. Over and above their existing personal and corporate causes, CASCAID ambassadors, a network of nearly 100 individuals, unite to contribute their time, effort, and resources to a series of worthy causes.
Over the years, some of the notable CASCAID initiatives have included skydiving, abseiling, quiz nights, dance competitions, swimming challenges, marathons, an Olympic games tournament, and dodgeball, to name just a few. These activities, both social and frequently competitive, have raised £5.3m for charities.
The proceeds have gone to Cancer Research UK, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. This year, the proceeds from CASCAID will go to support The Rainbow Trust.
Upon learning of the honour, Helen said: «I am thrilled with this recognition. Leading CASCAID has been an honour in itself. While I may be the figurehead for CASCAID, this award is a testament to the hard work and generosity of so many people. I would like to recognise and thank everyone who has been involved, and I would particularly like to mention my dear friend Anne-Marie McConnon, without whom CASCAID would not have been possible.»
Two longstanding CASCAID Ambassadors have also shared their delight with this honour and recognition for Helen and CASCAID.
Marcus Brookes, CIO and managing director of Quilter Investors, commented: «Helen's idea to create an industry-wide charitable initiative has really
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