French natural beauty brand L'Occitane have launched a 'Candle for Sight' to support RNIB's trainee Grade Scheme.
About the 'Candle for Sight'
The exclusive, honey scented candle is available from 5 July 2012 at L'Occitane boutiques nationwide* and online at www.loccitane.co.uk
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Price: £13.00
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Size: 100g
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For stockist telephone: 0207 907 0301
100 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of the candle will be donated to RNIB to finance the professional training of blind and partially sighted people within the UK.
"L'Occitane's new honey scented 'Candle for Sight' not only adds a beautiful sensorial ambience to my home making me feel like I'm in a delicious blossoming garden, it helps raise important funds for RNIB to train and support blind and partially sighted people in starting a professional career. With 100% of the sale proceeds being donated to RNIB, this candle is at the top of my shopping list this month!"
Arlene Phillips, TV Personality
*Not available in department stores or independent stockists.
Why L'Occitane got involved
"I have long been a supporter of RNIB and their amazing work to change the lives of blind and partially sighted people in the UK. I am delighted by this new partnership with L'Occitane - a natural beauty brand that has long supported the same cause as well, with braille labelling on their products and fundraising activities across the world. L'Occitane's new honey scented 'Candle for Sight' will raise important funds for the RNIB to train blind people and support them in starting a professional career path!"
Shimon Kalichman, PR and Communications Manager, L'Occitane.
About the Trainee Grade Scheme
RNIB's Trainee Grade Scheme (TGS) supports unemployed blind and partially sighted people to help them into permanent sustainable employment. Our research has shown that the main reason blind and partially sighted people struggle to get jobs is often their lack of work experience; however you cannot get experience if you do not have a job.
The scheme provides trainees with paid employment for 50 weeks. It gives valuable work experience, on the job training and development and the support of a dedicated Employment Development Officer to help them into permanent employment. Trainees are recruited into roles that provide training for the job at hand as well as development for future employment.
Find out more about corporate partnerships
To find out more about becoming an RNIB corporate partner, please email us at fundraising@rnib.org.uk or call us on 0845 345 0054 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).