Rubix in the community 2023

A round-up of how the business has helped The Starr Trust and other local charities.

It’s been quite a year at Rubix VT.

• The size of the team has tripled – from 6 to 18

• The turnover has doubled

• And the business has contributed over £100,000 to charities and good causes

Managing director of Rubix VT Nick Poyner said: “It’s in my DNA to want to help children and young adults who need a helping hand in life.

“Since escaping poverty myself and as a father, I want to give back and make people’s lives better. It’s that ethos that I’ve carried with me into Rubix VT.

“It’s important for other company leaders to consider that giving back to their local community is good business too. People want to work for companies that make a real difference, so I would urge other business leaders to think about what that they can do to help others.”

Over the past year Rubix VT’s donations have benefited a variety of causes including its headline charity partner The Starr Trust which received £25,517.

The charity supports young people aged 10-25, from a low-income background, who are from or have links to the greater Brighton area and are experiencing difficulties in their lives, have emotional, physical or learning challenges or are facing a roadblock that is stopping them achieving their goals.

Rob Starr, co-founder of the Starr Trust, commented: “It has been a remarkable year for The Starr Trust, and I’d like to express our profound gratitude to Rubix VT for its unwavering support. Rubix VT’s commitment to continue this support into 2024 promises a bright future for our charity and the lives we touch.”

Donations also went to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity in Brighton, The Old Boat House and several other charities including Chestnut Tree House. A spokesperson for Chestnut Tree House said: “Rubix VT have been a huge supporter of Chestnut Tree House during 2023 and we look forward to working with them hopefully for many years to come. They are helping to make children’s hospice care possible for families in the local community and we’re extremely grateful for all that they do.”

Rubix VT’s next programme of charity activity is well underway after signing up as Headline Sponsor for The Big Hoot, a public art trail in Chichester and Arundel staged by local children’s hospice charity, Chestnut Tree House.

Rubix VT is planning to hire a dedicated employee to spearhead its charitable initiatives next year to build on its support for its local community.

For more information, visit: https://www.rubixvt.com/