Thanksgiving event will see £1.8 million shared between charities

AFD Software Ltd to host charity representatives at Mountain View Innovation Centre

A special event tonight (27 November) at the Mountain View Innovation Centre near Ramsey will see 80 charities receive their share of a £1.8 million donation.

AFD Software Ltd, known as “The Postcode People”, is holding its annual Postcode Party and Charity Give-Away to celebrate the 'massive difference' the funds will make, in the Isle of Man, the UK and further afield. 

The Postcode People are the world’s leading experts in British Postal Data - driving efficiency in data records, logistics and political information flows.  

All Postcode Data used in the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands is first processed at Mountain View before distribution back to Royal Mail.

This year's donations are going towards international development and education projects, support for mental wellbeing, health charities and end-of-life care, protection of the environment, and continuing investments in organisations fighting modern slavery and child exploitation. 

Including Rebecca House Children's Hospice, AFD says many nominations are based on very personal stories of help and support.

Aligning with the annual Thanksgiving celebrations in the USA, AFD says the evening will focus on thanksgiving for life, faith and family. 

Group Director, Alison Dorricott, says: “What a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.

“Whilst what we do in our daily work makes such a difference to business and public sector efficient every day – but tonight we can celebrate a much wider impact – in the Isle of Man, the UK and across the world”.

Rebecca House

Rebecca House is a purpose-built facility offering respite, palliative, and end-of-life care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions from birth to 18 years. This year, they established a new panel with Manx Care, resulting in their highest-ever number of referrals and bringing the total number of children in their care to 52.

AFD’s donation will be used to give the children special outings to places such as the Wildlife Park and other recreational activities that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford to do.

“I chose this charity because they give local children with life-limiting conditions the care and support they need, helping families through the most difficult times.” Ben Richards – Properties Team

Care for the Family

Care for the Family is a national charity dedicated to strengthening family life through initiatives such as activity breaks for single parents, bereavement support events, and friendship programs for parents of children with additional needs.

AFD’s donation will help expand their prison programme, supporting prisoners to reflect on family relationships, strengthen bonds, and reduce reoffending, while also funding an additional family building break for single parents in Summer 2026.

Starfish Asia

Working in Pakistan, Starfish Asia’s mission is to help disadvantaged Christian children escape poverty through education. They do this by creating learning environments that inspire ambition, raise aspirations, and achieve lasting results. Across the 44 schools they support, more than 9,000 children have been educated or are currently in education, gaining opportunities for a brighter future.

AFD’s donation is helping to cover the running costs of these schools, as well as providing essential equipment and additional classroom space.

“I chose this charity because they bring education and opportunity to Christian communities in Pakistan, helping children build brighter futures and stand strong in their faith.” Neville Hilton – Sales Team

Manx Radio will be providing further coverage surrounding this event and the charities that will benefit over the coming days.