Local firm, Europa Trust Company Limited, has chosen BabySTEPPs as its local charity for 2015. The company recently made a contribution to the Gibraltar-based charity.The company says it chose the charity because of its support in the community through early parenthood and pregnancy.

BabySTEPPs is a Gibraltar charity which aims to raise awareness and support for all aspects of pregnancy and parenting. They have a particular focus of supporting parents in the area of pregnancy and baby loss by providing practical help and information on parenthood and aspects of pregnancy. The charity depends entirely on donations from the community and volunteers to provide help to parents.

Europa Trust Company Limited has been based in Gibraltar for 30 years. The support of the charity forms part of the company’s commitment to social responsibility by making a contribution to the local charity.

In explaining why it was important to support the charity Brett Dale Bridge, the Business Development Manager for Europa Trust Company, said, “Pre-natal death is an occurrence that takes place all too frequently in all communities, including Gibraltar. Its effects are felt not only by parents but by other members of the family and sometimes even work colleagues. It is wonderful knowing that our company’s contribution will help to support families as they begin a very important stage in their lives as well as supporting families affected by pregnancy complications and the loss of a baby.”

Europa Trust Company Limited says it takes its social responsibility seriously and regularly makes meaningful contributions to the positive development of society through its donations to local and international charities.

In the past the company has supported a charity for children. During 2013, the company supported the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, an international non-profit organisation which is committed to creating a better future for children.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the charity can do so by visiting the BabySTEPPs website at http://www.babystepps.com or contacting them through email at [email protected]

Picture: Brett Bridge from Europa Trust Company Ltd, hands a cheque to BabySTEPPS secretary Francesca Cano and BabySTEPPS treasurer Katherine Torres, with Annabella Torres supporting her mother.