futura annual charity event brochure 2016

2 0 1 6A N N U A L C H A R I T Y E V E N T

David Abel, Chairman.

On behalf of the Futura Group, I would like to welcome everybody once again to what is now our fourth consecutive Annual Charity Day. As always, we want you to enjoy the day’s festivities meeting old friends and new, with the priority to raise much needed funds for a very worthy cause. Whilst we have this year spearheaded the Futura Foundation initiative in order to raise funds for a variety of causes, the Birmingham

Children’s Hospital continues to remain the focus for our Annual Charity Event. Seeing how the money raised from past events is put to good use is both humbling and motivating to keep working towards kinder treatments and better facilities.

Thank you for any contribution you can make towards the charity this evening, no matter how big or small.

DAVID ABEL, Chairman

CHAIRMANS WELCOME

INSIGHT: BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

AUCTION PRIZES

INSIGHT: FUTURA GROUP

INSIGHT: FUTURA DESIGN

INSIGHT: FUTURA RECRUITMENT

INSIGHT: ABACUS TECHNOLOGIES

MEET THE FUTURA TEAM

DONATION DETAILS

FUTURA AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

MEET THE NEW TEAM

INSIGHT: FUTURA CLAY ACADEMY

CHARITY EVENT 2015

Of course, todays event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors:

GRANLYN | STRATSTONE | NETTL | RAMPF | FOREST OF ARDENABACUS TECHNOLOGIES | VISUAL SECURITY LTD

MHA MACINTYRE HUDSON | CUCUMBER PR | FUTURA DESIGN

Please take your seats, ready for the Evening18:30

18:50

Speech: David Abel, Futura Group19:15

Speech: Craig McDonald, Granlyn19:50

Speech: Laura Richards, Birmingham Children’s Hospital20:15

Live Auction & Silent Auction Winners Announced20:30

Raffle21:40

Live performace from The Zippers22:00

Evening ends02:00

Here’s what you can expect from tonights event, we hope you enjoy your evening!

Champage Reception18:00

Game of Heads & Tails

Three-Course Dinner begins19:00

Photobooth Opens20:30

Every year Birmingham Children’s Hospital treats more than 9,000 children living with over 500 rare or undiagnosed conditions. These children often face huge challenges and obstacles growing up and the sense of isolation can be overwhelming. Relatively common, despite being called rare diseases, it is estimated that there are between 6,000 and 8,000 known rare conditions in the UK, with three quarters affecting children. Of these, 30% will sadly die before their fifth birthday.

Whilst treatment for rare diseases patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital is excellent, its facilities do not match. Many families spend a long time navigating the healthcare system, seeing different specialists on different days in different departments. They often don’t always know exactly what their future holds, leaving them feeling frustrated, frightened and alone. To change this, Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity has launched the Star Appeal, a £3.65 million appeal to create the UK’s first Rare Disease Centre that will improve the lives of thousands of families who have children bat-tling a rare or undiagnosed medical condition.

Six-year-old Caden is a bright and chatty little boy who is mad about dinosaurs. Caden was born with Urethral Atresia, a very rare congenital defect that caused a blockage to develop in his bladder and

“Whilst treatment for rare diseases patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital is excellent, its facilities do not match”

“Whilst treatment for rare diseases patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital is excellent, its facilities do not match”

resulted in irreparable damage to his kidneys before he was born. The condition means he has spent most of his life in and out of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Caden and his mum, Clare, have to make an average of three trips a week to the hospital. “Caden’s condition is so rare that our local GP and hospital don’t really know much about it,” she said. “Spending so much time away from

home is really tough on our other two children but we know that Caden is being looked after by a fantastic team.” Caden has undergone multiple rounds of surgery including a 13-hour long bladder augmentation and a kidney transplant. It has been a tough start for Caden but away from hospital

he is just like any little boy. He is likely to need another kidney transplant when he reaches his teens and he will always require medication, but for now he’s just getting on with being a superhero with a

fondness for Pterodactyls (his favourite kind of dinosaur).

With your help, the charity’s new Star Appeal will help children like Caden, providing a single place within the hospital for all assessment, diagnosis, treatment, information, research and also valuable

peer-to-peer support for mums like Clare.

Six year old Caden Robb

Text FUTU87 £5 to 70070 to donate £5*

The Futura Foundation was formed in 2015 by the Abel family as a means of raising money to give back to worthy causes. As Futura gains momentum with our regular Golf & Christmas events we decided to create a foundation which would give us the flexibility to support as many worthy causes as we can.

The Futura Foundation intends to contribute its time & resources primarily to five main causes close to our hearts:

Community | Sportsmanship is in the blood of our employees, we would like to support as many local sports teams as pos-sible.Education | Supporting young talent by funding undergradu-ates & providing essential experience through our academy.Health | Our primary aim is to support local hospitals & chari-ties, particularly in child welfare.Environment | Working towards a recognised accreditation for environmental friendliness, Futura intend to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.Animal Welfare | All creatures great and small, the Futura Foundation is happy to support animal charities nationwide. To find out more information about fundraising and upcoming events please contact us at [email protected]

&Your hosts for the Evening. . .

P E N N Y M A L L O R YJ A S O N D A W E

Penny Mallory is a presenter and motivational speaker who was a self-acknowledged troubled teen, finding herself homeless following a family breakdown. As an adult, she bounced back against the odds in spectacular style to become a champi-on rally driver & ‘adventurer’, training her mind and body every day. Today Penny’s public speaking helps people transform their lives through her work in prisons, schools, homeless shelters, blue chip offices & at world class sporting events. She is one of the UK’s most sought after female events and awards hosts. She has a wealth of experience hosting events all over the UK and abroad, with audiences ranging from just a few, to hundreds, and thousands.

We have the pleasure of having her with us this evening, to host the night & live auction with friend and colleague Jason Dawe.

Jason Dawe is an English motoring journalist and television presenter - made famous by his time on the BBC’s Top Gear.Dawe became a presenter on the Top Gear show on its first series, after it was launched in 2002. His main part in the show was to present bargains for cars, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Today, he is a regular columnist in The Sunday Times motoring section, where he has written extensively about used cars. Together with Nick Rufford of The Sunday Times he has also made many video broadcasts of car reviews. He writes for many other motoring magazines and is a regular contributor to radio and TV shows as a motoring expert.

Futura Group would like to say a big “Thank You!” to Penny & Jason for hosting tonights Annual Charity Event.

S I L E N T A U C T I O N P R I Z E S

S I G N E D P R I N TSigned & framed picture of World Cup

winning Rugby player, Will Greenwood.

S I G N E D M E M O R A B I L I ASigned & framed football glove & image of Manchester City Football player, Joe Hart.

S I G N E D P R I N TA picture, signed by England Rugby team

captain Martin Johnson and England player Johnny Wilkinson CBE.

S I G N E D P R I N TSigned & framed picture of Wales &

British Lions international Rugby union player Leigh Halfpenny.

G O L F E X P E R I E N C EA four-ball for the

Hallmark Welcombe Golf Course.

P R P A C K A G EA 6 month license for Made in the Midlands’

PR Productivity Software - Pressvine.

R A F F L E P R I Z E SA P P A R E L | A white golf cap by sportbrand Nike.A P P A R E L | A Callaway light grey short-sleeve wind shirt.G I F T C A R D | A £100 gift card for luxury department store John Lewis, to use in-store/online. E X P E R I E N C E | Two vouchers to use at the Teamworks Karting Birmingham track.B O X I N G G L O V E S | Hand-signed by David Boy Green, a rare original collectors item.B O X I N G G L O V E S | Hand-signed by MBE James Cook, a rare original collectors item.K I N D L E E - R E A D E R | The ever popular ‘Paperwhite’ Kindle e-reader released by Amazon.

SIGNED T-SHIRTA t-shirt, signed by world record winning long-distance runner,

Paula Radcliffe MBE.

SIGNED SKETCHA signed & framed sketch by

McLarens Chief Designer Rob Melville.

RUGBY TICKETS4 x Top Level Hospitality Tickets

to see the Wasps play at the Ricoh Arena for the 2016/17 Season.

SIGNED RUGBY SHIRTA framed Rugby shirt, signed by

Harlequins & England Rugby Team player Mike Brown.

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Over the last twelve months Futura Design has invested substantially into many areas of the business including: machinery, processes, & people.

The new ITP HA400 milling machines have been installed on a 10m track. This is ITP’s most substantial milling arm machines, with a 5-axis head resulting

in for efficient production & achieving a better surface quality.

Our CAD Engineering team has now doubled in size. Ready to support design engineering, not only with internal projects but are we are also happy to offer

outsourcing work packages for our large number of clients.

Project Management has as well developed further this year. In terms of investment, we have developed our current tracking software & gained

three new project management heads.

During the past year Futura Design has diversified into producing new properties completing several fease & function cubes within extremely high accuracy.

This has broadened our services to our clients from very early design proportion models, clay models, through to the ergonomic, aero testing, fease & cubes -

Thus enabling Futura to work throughout the products life cycle.

The Futura Recruitment division has rapidly expanded over the past twelve months which has seen the introduction of four new members of staff

in dedicated resource, admin, marketing and finance roles.

We have listened to our clients and contractors and decided to heavily reinvest into people and software to ensure we are always improving our service, which is backed

up by its third year of operating with an ISO 9001 standard of quality.

Following the increase in staff the division had outgrown their previous office and as of January 2016 moved into their own serviced office space at the

Blythe Valley Innovation Centre.

Daniel Abel – Recruitment Director had this to say about the move,

“The Innovation Centre was the ideal location for the move, given the excellent transport links and also being part of the Warwick University Science Park it

gives us strategic links with Universities and their upcoming talent pool”.

Abacus Technologies was founded in 2015 as a provider of innovative material solutions to the automotive industry and beyond.

The company has benefited from over 35 years of combined experience in the tooling and materials industry within its sales team. In partnership

with RAMPF, Abacus supply materials of the highest quality. We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly approach and creating strong bonds

between both businesses and people.

Abacus supply products that are found throughout the tooling industry. Specialists in the supply of styling, modelling, epoxy & tooling boards that are available in a wide array of density’s and variations; all of which have

different properties. We also supply a large range of epoxy resins and laminating systems with varying cure times and strengths; to suit a variety

of applications.

Automotive | Military | Aerospace | Marine | Formula 1 | Pattern Making

We pride ourselves on our product knowledge and quality of service. Whatever the query, we’re a phone call away!

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Whether you’re a specifier, designer, original manufacture sub-contractor, refurbisher our system can provide you with

the correct solution to achieve the perfect finish.FFrom commercial vehicles to building cladding, concrete floors to PVC window frames, furniture interiors of luxury boats, jets and bars & restaurants. Whatever the surface

coating or painting needs, our system can provide a finish that is easy to apply and offers outstanding adhesion with

long term protection.

D A V I D A B E LChairman

David will once again be attending the evening event this year and saying a few words about the importance of the Charity we are raising

money for. David continues to be an important part of the Futura Group, advising based on his

many years of experience in the industry both in modelmaking and business.

M A R K A B E LCEO

Mark will once again be taking part in the golf event and the evening’s festivities this year.

After a year spent clay modelling and developing the Futura business overseas Mark has spent the last 12 months working across the Futura Group

of companies, building on and creating new business relationships.

P A U L C A D M A NManaging Director

Paul once again has been dedicating time and effort into supporting the organisation of this

years event, sourcing prizes and ideas to build on the event year on year. Paul joined the Futura Group in 2012 and has seen the company grow

from strength to strength culminating in a record year of sales for this financial year.

D A N I E L A B E LRecruitment Director

Daniel is now entering his fifth year working with Futura after graduating in 2010. Primarily overseeing the recruitment business over the last 12 months Daniel has managed the office move & expansion plan for the division. He will be hoping to replicate the team success of 2014 on the course but his primary concern is raising

as much money as possible for the evening.

T h e F u t u r a D i r e c t o r s . . .

A M Y D E A K I NHaving organised the last 3 Annual Char-ity Events, and leading this year’s event, Amy takes pride in ensuring everything

runs smoothly for the event & proves this year after year. After joining the

Futura Group, Amy has worked her way up to Executive Assistant, whilst also overseeing the Administration team.

L A R A A N S L O W After taking part organising her first

Annual charity event last year, Lara is one of the key members who will be assisting and organising the event to

ensure that it is a memorable evening. Having completed her apprenticeship in business Admin, Lara is back this year as

a fully qualified member of the team.

R E B E C C A C H A U H A NHaving graduated with a Law degree

last year, Rebecca is the newest member of the Admin team joining us in August

2015. Considering this is Rebecca’s first time organising an event, she has jumped straight in. Helping behind the

scenes to create an unforgettable night, she holds a strong passion to raise funds

for a well deserved cause.

D A I S Y B R O W NOur new Marketing Executive & in-house design guru, Daisy has put her personal

sparkle on this years event. From spreading the word on social

media to designing brochures, Daisy has proved her expert skills & knowledge. Daisy is eager to experience her first

Futura Charity event & to see her finishing touches come to life.

T h e E v e n t O r g a n i s e r s . . .

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3 EMPLOYEES ARE JETTING OFF TO SUNNY MARBELLAONE LUCKY LADY IS VISITING & BARBADOS AND ST LUCIA

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

“ Winning a West Bromich poetry contest when I was 8 yrs old ”

“ Graduating with a Law degree ”

“Running the London Marathon in 3hrs 51mins with 7 weeks training”

“ Buying my first home ”

“ My family & the success of the company ”

“ My children ”

OUR STARBUCKS ORDER WOULD BE:2 x Hazlenut Latte4 x Hot Chocolates1 x Green Tea3 x Americano’s1 x Mulled Wine2 x Skinny Caramel Lattes

The ultimate Futura derby would be...

WEST BROMICH ALBIONvs

ASTON VILLAvs

BIRMINGHAM CITY

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE

EMPLOYEE’S DREAM CAR4 Other favourites included:Aston Martin DB5, Jaguar E-Type & Mercedes G-Class.

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Can you guess who?

Other employee hobbies:

Netball, Skiing, Gardening, Socializing & Motorbiking.

F U N F A C T SF U T U R A

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£25

£200

£650

£1K

£15K

The care and treatment of children provided by the dedicated team of doctors and health professionals at Birmingham Childrens Hospital is amazing, however charitable donations allow us to do so much more. The Futura Foundation is raising funds for those projects and services which fall outside the remit of the NHS. As fundraisers we focus on providing additional funding for facilities, equipment, research and improving the experience for all

who use the hospital.

Could pay for seven activity packs and drawing materials to keep children entertained during long days spent in hospital.

Could pay for some bedding for those parents who need to stay in our parent accommodation facilities whilst their

child is being treated.

Could pay for a special dry suit which enables children to bathe whose conditions prevent them from getting into water.

Could pay for a ‘Glideaway’ bed for parents. Having a proper bed next to their child means mums or dads get a comfortable

sleep and are there when their little one needs them most.

Could pay for a special syringe pump which provides continuous pain relief in small doses. This helps some of our poorliest patients and avoids the need to wake them

in order to take medication.

Could cover the equiptment costs for a year-long research project looking into the causes and potential cures

for childhood illnesses.

Y o u r d o n a t i o n m a k e s a r e a l d i f f e r e n c e . . .

TO SUPPORT BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL & DONATE £5 TO THE FUTURA FOUNDATION

Text FUTU87 £5to 70070

to donate £5

CONTACTChris Johnson & Keith WhortonTel: 01902 455400

- Advanced material technology & application techniques.- Responsive lead times and delivery promises that can be counted on.

- A design capability specifically directed towards minimal aaer cast processing.- Top class engineers working towards continual tooling improvement.

- Comprehensive workshop facilities.- Large machining capacity.

- - Aaer sales technical support.- Top of the range hardware and soaware.

Here at the Phoenix Pattern & Tool Company we are specialist engineers with extensive experience.

Able to supply the following:

“ Y o u r Q u a l i t y I s O u r G o a l ”

Futura Group is proud to announce the following achievements from the past year...

Mentioned in The Times ‘The new year resolutions your company should make’ Article.04 JAN

Won ‘Manufacturer of the Year 2015’ Award from the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.19 NOV

Chosen as one of Birmingham Children’s Hospital ‘Hundred Heroes’ for continued support.08 JUN

Re-accredited for ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013.18 MARSponsored Roy Wilding ‘Dragster’ car, which has won many awards.30 APR

Financially sponsored Swansea Met University students with their Masters Degree Course.03 SEP

Sponsored the Birmingham Bulldogs Rugby team kit for this Season.11 MAY

H A N N A H S A V A G EResource Executive

C H A R L O T T E K I N GResource Assistant

D A I S Y B R O W NSocial Media & Marketing Executive

R E B E C C A C H A U H A NAdministrative Assistant

C A R L Y R O B I S O NFinancial Controller

N I C O L E A B R A H A M S Finance Assistant

M e e t T h e N e w b i e s . . .

A L E X B E I E RProject Co-Ordinator

J A K E G O L D S M I T HClay Modeller

C H R I S E D W A R D SClay Modeller

A N D Y K E M P S E L LLead Engineer

Clay Modeller

A N D Y D Y K E Head of Logistics

T O M B O O T H

The Futura Academy has seen an extremely busy 12 months with changing industry demands, but we have still managed to bring a range of new skills into the industry with over 15 new faces now applying their trade with OEM clients.

Ranging from Clay Modellers, Project Managers and Engineers, the

Futura Academy has expanded its proven track record to address skills shortages in all areas of the automotive industry.

For more information about the Futura Academy,please contact Daniel on: [email protected]

Following the huge success of Futura’s Second Charity Event back in 2014, last year on Friday 12th June 2015 we decided to pull out all the stops for a truly

memorable event. This took place at the prestigious Forest of Arden Country Club in Meriden which has played host to a succession of international tournaments.

The day kicked off with our Golfers on an 8am shotgun start with the typical British weather yet again, but this didn’t stop Martin Earl taking the title from

previous winner Ron Llewellyn as Futura’s golf champion.

With the well known Jason Dawe hosting the night the evening was promised to be full of brilliant entertainment from start to finish. This consisted of a raffle and auction hosted by the renowned England Rugby player George Robson which raised a tremendous amount of money. Our photobooth captured the memories of the night and to top it off the evening, a fantastic live performance from The

Zippers which got everyone on their feet to put a great end to a fun filled night.

The night raised an outstanding £13,347.93 along everyone’s generous contributions to the well deserved Birmingham Children’s Hospital; this allowed us to create modern and child-friendly environments; purchasing state of the art medical equipment; and funding research into the prevention and treatment of

childhood illnesses.

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