Macquarie staff in the community
Will Holland works in the Metals and Energy Capital team investing in upstream oil and gas in Macquarie's London office.
I got involved in Royal National Lifeboat Institution because…
Of the lifeboats that operate on the Thames, the busiest lifeboats in the UK - I sit on the City of London Committee for the RNLI which focuses entirely on raising money for the Thames lifeboats.
My community needs more…
People to understand the role of the RNLI and the fact it relies entirely on charitable donations. It is a search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI that costs £147m per year to run.
I’m currently organising…
Another bike ride for the RNLI - the plan is for a team of 50 riders to cycle a 300 mile loop around the South East coast of England in three days during July and raise £50,000.
If I could fix one problem it would be…
RNLI’s current funding shortfall, resulting in the closure of lifeboat stations around the country.
The people who inspire me are…
The RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat men and women who risk their lives rescuing people in sometimes horrendous weather conditions without asking for any reward.
I'm most proud of…
My solo 1000 mile bike ride in 2009 which took eight days and raised £12,000 for the RNLI.
If everyone could just do one thing to make a difference what would it be?
Either join the next bike ride for the RNLI or sponsor someone who is…
Warren Douglas works as a Macquarie Securities dealer for the capital management team in Macquarie's Cape Town office.
My community needs…
More of an integrated approach to resolving the many issues that constrain the under-privileged, especially housing and education.
I can help my community by…
Giving of my time, skills and resources. About 30 Macquarie staff in Cape Town recently did exactly this, and by each giving of a day of their time we built a home for Mzimkulu & Nongesile Duzeni in Mfuleni, Cape Town.
If I could fix one problem…
It would be the way that many people, including me, can so easily ignore the plight of those lacking shelter, food, education and protection, whether it be in our own community or in the many impoverished regions of the world.
I’d like to volunteer to…
Assist in the teaching of under-privileged children through extra lessons.
The people who inspire me are…
My parents, who lived well within their means to ensure I received a good education and incredible opportunities.
I’m most proud of…
The country and especially the city in which I live. Cape Town is an amazing place with so many people dedicated to assisting those less fortunate than themselves. There are so many incredible initiatives bringing positive results to this city.
If everyone could just do one thing to make a difference what would it be?
Recognise the purpose, worth and dignity of every human being. If we acknowledge that we are stewards – not owners – of our time, skills and resources, we can make a difference to those that require provision.