Doing Good
Doing Good
Under the motto ‘Strength in Unity’ MH Bland prides itself on the unity not only as a family company but also in the unity of its staff and with the people we do business with.
Throughout our long history, the directors and staff of MH Bland have never failed to be at the forefront of community life on the Rock and have been committed for over 200 years to do good in all it’s areas of activities. These are but a few of the projects over the years:
By establishing a Charity Committee, the directors and staff aim be able to continue to support many worthy causes focusing our efforts on areas that reflect our integrity, strengthens our ties to the community and demonstrates our commitment to doing good.
Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
This year the Doing Good Committee has agreed to
focus our support on the following worthy causes:
Providing a relaxed warm environment, in the heart of the community, where you can feel yourself, no matter how you are feeling.
To provide support and recreational facilities for those with SEN in Gibraltar, to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our community is totally dedicated to the service of the poorest of the poor, irrespective of social class, creed or colour.
We support the home in Tangier.
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Tablita Fest 2024
Join us on Thursday 19th September from 7pm until 9pm at Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club for a night of Tablita fun. The price will be £30 per team of 2, this will include a welcome drink and snack. The bar and Kitchen will be open to purchase additional drinks and snacks.
Pre-pay via this link: PAY TEAM FEE HERE
Once paid, send an email to doinggod.mhbland.com and tell us the players names and whether you have a Tablita board you can bring with you.
Bring Cash: as there will be Great Raffle Prizes!
To find out more about the great work GibSams are doing, please click on the link below
Quiz Night in aid of Kabir Ramchandani Foundation GBC Open Day 2023
Thank you to all who participated in our quiz night on the 07/12/2023
A big thank you to Anglo Hispano, Allied Traders, M&S, S.M. Seruya, Lewis Stagnetto, Trends, Star of India, Ramsons, Omni Group, Carlos, BABA’s Restaurant, Directors Cut, Morrison’s, Jo Malone, PACE, The Base Training Club, Tagore, Mons Calpe Suite, Be Mystic, and the Cable Car Gibraltar and who have donated amazing prizes towards our raffle.
Tablita Fest October 2023
Thank you to all who joined us for the Tablita Fest on the 04/10/2023, in aid of Cancer Research Gibraltar.
Tablita Fest September 2023
Thank you to all who joined us for the Tablita Fest on the 11/09/2023, in aid of GBC Open Day and PossAbilities. £600 was raised and donated to both charities.
Thank you to the following companies for providing amazing prizes: Swarovski, Omni Group – Victorinox, Sacarello’ s Coffee Shop, Vinopolis, Lewis Stagnetto Ltd, Pause & Pose, Photography, Cohen & Massias, BOSS, Khubchands, Mons Calpe Suite, The Cable Car, and the £100 travel voucher from MHB Travel Service.
Sunset Tablita August 2022
Thank you to all who joined us for the Tablita Fest on the 10/08/2022, in aid of E-M Power. £500 was raised and donated.
Little Smiles T-Shirts June 2022
MH Bland Doing Good brought joy to the ‘Little Smiles’ charity for children with 30 custom-designed t-shirts.
Top of the Rock Walk April 2022
It was with great pleasure that members of the MH Bland Doing Good Charity Committee and Alison Gabay from Stick it Sarcoma, presented a cheque for £3500 to Giovanella Viñales from Cancer Research Gibraltar on the 26/04/2022.
A BIG thank you also to all the organisations who supported the event in one way or another: Anglo Hispano, Accessorize, Digital Corner, Lewis Stagnetto Group, Star of India, Pause & Pose Photography, E-bike Gibraltar, Get Joost, Ocean Medical Clinic, Mr Moo, Master Meat, St John’s Ambulance, Air Cadets, No2 Overseas (Gibraltar) Squadron, and Monique Celecia Sanchez – for her fantastic Face painting.
Mayor of Gibraltar runs Half Marathon in support for The EV Foundation 2022
MH Bland donated £200 to His Worship the Mayor of Gibraltar, Mr Christian Santos GMD in his support for The EV Foundation. They ran the 21km Via Verde de la Sierra Half Marathon on Sunday 1st May 2022.
Quiz Night in aid of Kabir Ramchandani Foundation in April 2022
On Thursday 7th April, the MH Bland Doing Good Committee hosted their annual quiz in aid of the Kabir Ramchandani Foundation. It was an honour to be able to collect £1800 for this worthy cause which sits close to the hearts of several members of the committee.
A big thank you to Sakata, S.M. Seruya, Lewis Stagnetto, Trends, Star of India, Dolphin Restaurant & Bar, Mons Calpe Suite Restaurant, Cable Car Gibraltar and Fortune Wines Ltd who donated prizes towards our raffle.
MH Bland Targeting Carbon Neutrality for their 2022 Marine Operations
MH Bland has taken a significant step towards sustainability by purchasing carbon offsets to neutralize its 2022 marine emissions. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and leadership.
Pancake Day 2002 Team Effort
It was a flippin’ great day all in aid of Cancer Relief Gibraltar and the Cancer Relief Centre!
Thank you to all MH Bland teams for their contributions and to all our guests at the Mons Calpe Suite Restaurant, we all hope you enjoyed your pancakes!
World Cancer Day at the Mons Calpe Suite January 2022
Mons Calpe Suite Restaurant at the Top of the Rock supported World Cancer Day 2022 by donating proceeds from coffee and treats. Thanks to everyone who participated!
MH Bland Give Back Day January 2022
We’re excited to announce our new Give Back Day initiative! Employees can now volunteer for local charities during work hours, fostering a stronger community bond. This builds on our long-standing tradition of supporting local causes.
Lisbon to Gibraltar Charity Cycle october 2020
On the 7th October 2020 a team of Gibraltar cyclists set off on their challenge of cycling 600km from Lisbon to Gibraltar in just 4 days, in aid of Autism Support Gibraltar and Action Aid.
MH Bland were proud to sponsor two of the riders flights from Malaga to Lisbon. To date (14/10/20) the riders have managed to raise £5000.
Clean Up The World 2020
18 teams worked hard at 14 sites removing harmful waste from our environment. Underwater, coastal, open water, green, communal and revetment hotspots were tackled and saw 12 truckloads of waste head to the dedicated waste tips.
Thank you Janet Howitt and her ESG CUTW team for all their efforts.
Care Agency Mattress Donation Logistics 2020
On 24th June 2020, MH Bland were proud to have assisted in the logistics surrounding the donation of 50 mattresses from Stena Drillship via Transcoma Shipping agents Gibraltar. Big thank you to Brain Pizarro, Logistics Manager at MH Bland Marine Services for coordinating the logistics surrounding the donation.
Charity Day Trip to Tangier 5th Edition 2019
In December 2019, MH Bland sponsored a team of 16 volunteers who travelled to Tangier to support the Sisters of Charity home. The group, comprised of employees and members of the Mother Teresa Group, delivered 30 suitcases of essential supplies generously donated by the Gibraltarian community. This was our 5th trip since 2017, embodying Mother Teresa’s words: “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.
Childline Sponsored Bus December 2019
In November 2019, MH Bland proudly unveiled the third Childline awareness bus as part of the Calypso Tours fleet. This initiative aims to raise awareness of Childline’s vital support for children in need. The bus, seen across Gibraltar, serves as a mobile reminder that help is always available.
Notre Dame School Cable Car Visit December 2019
On the 29th November we welcomed pupils and staff of Notre Dame school at the Cable Car for a ride to the Top of the Rock. After exploring the Top Station terraces they were then greeted at the Mons Calpe Suite for healthy drinks and snacks! We hope they enjoyed their visit as much as we enjoyed having them.
Cable Car Gibraltar Reduces Plastic Footprint 2019
Cable Car Gibraltar has received three environment awards for their efforts in reducing the use of plastic at their Top Station.
Presented by The Nautilus Project on Friday, 12th July 2019, awards were given for ‘Plastic for Paper’, ‘Cut the Cutlery’ and ‘Paws off Straws’.
Well Done Nathan 2019
Last month, MH Bland sponsored Nathan Villalba, son of a MHB employee, to support his participation in the World Dance Cup Finals in Portugal.
We are delighted to announce that Nathan achieved 3rd place in both his solo and group performances. He has also secured a scholarship to attend the Wayne McGregor Dance Studio in London in December 2019.
Well done Nathan!!
MH Bland Stepathon Cheque Presentation 2019
Last month, twenty members of staff took part in the annual MH Bland Charity Stepathon 4 week challenge.
Jimmy Grech, from the IT department emerged victorious by completing an incredible total of 534,229 steps. Jimmy donated his £600 winners cheque to his charity of choice, Cancer Relief Gibraltar.
Well done Jimmy and to all the MH Bland staff who took part!
Cheque Presentation to Nicola Dewar 2019
We were thrilled to present a £200 cheque to our very own Nicola Dewar in April 2019. Nicola is a talented dancer representing Gibraltar at the International Dance Federation World Championships in Croatia. We wish her and the team all the best!
Cheque presentation to Lizzie Ella Lenaya 2019
MH Bland Doing Good is proud to have supported Lizzie, Ella, and Lenaya, children of our staff, in their sporting and dance endeavors. The talented trio received a total of £500 to help them excel. Lizzie represented Gibraltar in volleyball, Ella and Lenaya competed in the Barcelona Dance Awards. Congratulations to them all!
Donation to Clubhouse Gibraltar
MH Bland Doing Good supported our colleague Nicola Dewar with a £200 donation on 4th April 2019. Nicola is part of the Gibraltar International Dance Association (GIDA) who will represent Gibraltar at the World Dance Championships in Croatia this May. We wish Nicola and the GIDA team the best of luck!
Walk to the Top of the Rock 2018
What started as a small company walk in 2005 has evolved into a beloved community event raising thousands for Cancer Research UK. Hundreds now participate in this bi-annual challenge, with MH Bland and Deloitte joining forces since 2015.
Mother Teresa Visits to Tangier 2017
In 2017, MH Bland partnered with the Mother Teresa Group to support the Sisters of Charity Home in Tangier. Since then, we’ve made three trips, delivering essential supplies like clothes, nappies, and toys, and spending precious time with the children. Witnessing their joy has been incredibly rewarding. Beyond supplies, we’ve also donated larger items like a fridge. This partnership has fostered a strong bond between Gibraltar and the Sisters of Charity Home.
Clean up the World 2017
On 21st September 2017 a team of staff gathered at the base station of the Cable Car with pickers and bin bags. The group then travelled up by Cable Car to the Top Station where they spent the course of the afternoon spread across the areas surrounding the Top Station, collecting rubbish, found in bushes, on the floor and within historical sites.