Signet’s H Samuel and Ernest Jones

Ernest Jones and H Samuel, as part of Signet Jeweller’s, have been in partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer since October 2014. Over the years, they’ve raised over an incredible £1.5 million to support children and young people with cancer and their families, and they’re not stopping there! 

Not only taking part in fundraising initiatives throughout the year, H Samuel have become part of the Christmas furniture at Young Lives vs Cancer, each year selling an adorable plush toy, with all profits donated to Young Lives vs Cancer. 

Thanks to the generosity of Ernest Jones and H Samuel team members and customers, thousands of children and young people with cancer have been able to receive the care and support that they need. 

A white bear with one grey ear wearing a turquois and green hat and scarf
A grey bear wearing a blue scarf and a blue and red hat
A white bear wearing a navy blue scarf and hat
A grey bear wearing a red checked hat and scarf
A white bear with a grey hat and red tartan scarf
A white and blue bear wearing a blue scarf and hat
A brown bear wearing a tartan scarf and bobble hat
A white bear wearing a grey hat and blue scarf
A grey and white bear wearing tartan ear muffs and scarf
A grey bear with a blue hat and scarf
 
A white bear with one grey ear wearing a turquois and green hat and scarf
A grey bear wearing a blue scarf and a blue and red hat
A white bear wearing a navy blue scarf and hat
A grey bear wearing a red checked hat and scarf
A white bear with a grey hat and red tartan scarf
A white and blue bear wearing a blue scarf and hat
A brown bear wearing a tartan scarf and bobble hat
A white bear wearing a grey hat and blue scarf
A grey and white bear wearing tartan ear muffs and scarf
A grey bear with a blue hat and scarf

About the partnership

Both staff and customers have played a vital role in raising this incredible amount. Each year, H. Samuel and Ernest Jones stores across the UK sell adorable plush toys, with all profits donated to Young Lives vs Cancer.

However, plush toy sales are just one part of the story. Signet colleagues have also gone above and beyond by taking part in runs, walks, sweepstakes, skydives and a variety of other fundraising activities in stores and communities across the country.

 

Signet staff fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer
Signet staff fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer
 
Signet staff fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer
Signet staff fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer

Pennies

Samuel and Ernest Jones have also supported Young Lives vs Cancer through Pennies, the digital charity box. Customers are given the option to make a small donation of 30p at checkout. While each donation may seem small, these contributions quickly add up thanks to the generosity of customers, generating thousands of pounds to help support children and young people facing cancer.

In addition, staff take part in an annual summer fundraising challenge, walking and cycling together as teams to raise money for the charity. Colleagues have also generously volunteered their time at Young Lives vs Cancer’s Homes from Home, providing practical support for families when they need it most.

Signet’s fundraising has contributed towards Jean’s House, a Home from Home in Southampton. To recognise and celebrate their support, Signet colleagues were given the opportunity to name one of the rooms within the home. The winning suggestion, submitted by the team at  Ernest Jones Swansea, was The Sunflower Room, which was chosen following a company-wide staff vote.