CHARITY DAY 2024 APPLICATION

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Name of charity:*
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Details of specific projects the charity is looking to deliver in 2024 / 2025 and the funds required:*
Name/s of celebrity patrons / ambassadors who have confirmed that they would support your charity on the day (if diaries allow) if your application is successful:*
A prospect list of other celebrity patrons / ambassadors with whom you have a current relationship and who would be a potential ambassador if you were successful:
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Please tick the box to confirm the charity will accept payment by stock or cash
Please send any additional information you would like to include alongside your application to the Charity Day team at charitydaylondon@bgcg.com, which should be no longer than 2 to 3 pages.

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On Wednesday 11 September 2024 BGC Group will hold its 20th Annual Charity Day to commemorate the colleagues lost in the World Trade Centre attacks.

Since 2004, we have supported hundreds of charities and we are proud to have raised over $200 million globally. Our Charity Day each year is a much-anticipated event for all employees and partners of BGC. We again hope to build on the success of previous years and continue to make a real difference to many people’s lives on a day that pays respect to those we have lost.

We would be delighted for you to apply to be one the 2024 charities, but before you do so please take some time to look at our Charity Day website where previous year’s videos and photos are displayed (links below).

BGC Charity Day has evolved into an exciting, uplifting day! Celebrity attendance is extremely helpful as it substantially adds to the spirit of the day and ultimately drives the business. High profile personalities can raise significant sums by trading with our clients, raising millions of dollars for charities around the world.

In these difficult times, we are staying true to our mission, whether it is creating community and rebuilding our lives after 9/11; or the aid we rendered after emergencies and natural disasters; or with the COVID-19 pandemic, we rely on the strength, commitment, and generosity of those around us to be able to continue our important mission.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is BGC Group?
BGC Group is a pioneering global brokerage and financial technology company servicing the financial markets, delivering world-class products to our diverse customer base on a daily basis. Our Financial Services business provides a full range of trade execution and broker-dealer services.
What is Charity Day?
Charity Day is held every year on 11 September, or the closest working day to it, in memory of the 658 colleagues lost in the World Trade Centre attacks in 2001. It is a day on which we commemorate those no longer with us by raising funds for charitable works worldwide.
How do we raise money?
All BGC Group revenues worldwide on Charity Day are donated to selected charities, as are all broker commissions for the day.
How does the day work in the UK?
We invite charities and their celebrity ambassadors into the BGC London office to visit the trading floor and take part in trades by speaking to clients over the phone. All trades are led by our brokers and all celebrity ambassadors will always be chaperoned. Each celebrity represents their own charity, so it is a fantastic opportunity for celebrities to raise money for a cause close to their own heart.
The event receives substantial media interest. Dave Bennett and Getty photograph the event and last year’s fundraiser was covered in The Telegraph, The Times, Evening Standard, Hello!, Sky News, The Independent plus many more titles.
What is expected of the celebrity ambassador?
We request that each celebrity ambassador:
- spends 1-2 hours with us
- speaks on the phone with clients and takes part in trades (guided every step of the way by our brokers)
- takes part in interviews with selected media - this is always about the charity & charity day (optional)
- takes part in internal interviews (please see our Charity Day videos for examples)
- uses their own social media platforms to promote the Charity they are supporting as well as BGC Charity Day in the run up to and on the day itself by posting, following and sharing content via their on social media platforms
What about the non-celebrity attendees?
BGC Charity Day is a fun day, we invite each charity to attend on the day for approximately 2-3 hours with 1-2 representatives from your charity. We also encourage charities with young beneficiaries to invite 2-3 families to join us for a very special day to remember.
How are the donations calculated?
The Charity Day donations are allocated to participating charities after the event and once the total amount raised by Charity Day is known. Many factors are taken into account from the annual revenue of the charity to the way in which the charity and their celebrity ambassadors engage with the day. It is BGC’s aim to distribute the Charity Day donations within 12 months of each Charity Day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CANTOR

If you are a non-profit charitable organization and wish to be considered
to participate in BGC Charity Day in London on Wednesday,
September 11, 2024 please complete this application and return it by Thursday, June 20, 2024.

For more information:
Please visit Charity Day - BGC Group

Follow us on social media: @BGCCharityDay and @CantorRelief @BGCCharityDay and @CFReliefFund facebook.com/BGCCharityDay and facebook.com/CantorRelief

Happy International Women’s Day! At The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, we proudly acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women – not only within our organization, but also within our broader communities. When women are provided with opportunities to grow, lead, mentor, contribute philanthropically, and inspire, it enhances the fabric of our world. Let's collaborate to empower them. Together, we can build a culture that uplifts and supports the advancement of women. We owe much of our progress to the women in our industry who drive change and innovation daily. Please join us in honoring and celebrating their accomplishments not just today, but every day.

#IWD #InternationalWomensDay

On GivingTuesday please give generously. 100% of every dollar donated to The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund supports families impacted by acts of terrorism, emergencies, natural disasters, as well as direct service charities, and wounded members of our military. Donate now at https://www.cantorrelief.org/donate-now/

#GivingTuesday #CantorRelief

We wish everyone a joyful Thanksgiving and extend our thanks for your unwavering dedication to The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund. Your support enables us to remain resilient in the face of adversity, honor the memory of those lost on 9/11, and bring hope to many by engaging in disaster relief and assisting many other charities with important missions.

#CantorRelief #Thanksgiving

On Veterans Day, we honor and give thanks to the courageous individuals who have selflessly served our nation.

The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund takes great pride in supporting our veterans and the charitable organizations assisting them. This initiative embodies our commitment to giving back and making a meaningful difference.

#VeteransDay #CantorRelief

Cantor Fitzgerald is shocked by the horrors occurring in the Middle East. We stand with Israel and condemn the atrocities committed against it by Hamas. Never again is now.

Cantor Fitzgerald had the largest loss of life of any company on 9/11. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund was formed in the wake of 9/11 to help victims of terrorism. Hamas is terrorism and we are here to aid Israel.

The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund is fundraising for urgently needed relief for the people of Israel. 100% of every dollar raised will be given to charities doing important work on the ground in Israel.

Help us help Israel by donating now. Our Cantor family is MATCHING EVERY DOLLAR.

Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group Raise Spirits and Funds with #CharityDay2023

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9194351-cantor-fitzgerald-bgc-group-charity-day-2023/

#CantorRelief #NeverForget #GiveBack

The talented Christopher McDonald is here at #CharityDay2023 to show his support for #CantorFitzgerald. It’s an honor to have him supporting the Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center fostering powerful, inclusive artistic experiences. #CFCharityDay #CantorRelief

Victor Cruz is all smiles at #CharityDay2023 to raise funds for the Victor Cruz Foundation! Thanks for stopping by again this year and showing us your skills on the trading floor! #CantorRelief #CFCharityDay

Jacob Trouba arrived at #CharityDay2023, standing strong with WVIDF. Together, we’re making a lasting impact! #CFCharityDay #CantorRelief

Jim Leyritz showed his support on behalf of The September 11 Education Trust Fund, helping to advance 9/11 instruction in the classroom. #CharityDay2023 #CFCharityDay

Thank you Anne V for stopping by this year’s #CFCharityDay and attending with All Hands and Hearts, providing community-inspired, volunteer-powered disaster relief. Hope to see you again next year! #CantorRelief #CharityDay2023

Check it out – Billy Crudup has arrived at #CFCharityDay2023! He is here representing The 52nd Street Project, a great organization creating a place where the children belong and where their creative work is the driving force. #CantorRelief #CFCharityDay

We are honored to have Hank Azaria join us at Cantor Charity Day, supporting 52nd Street Project. Together we’re building hope and raising awareness! #CharityDay2023 #CFCharityDay #CantorRelief

Honored to have Darryl McDaniels here showing his support on behalf of The Felix Organization which provides inspiring opportunities and new experiences to enrich the lives of children growing up in the foster care system. #CharityDay2023 #CFCharityDay #CantorRelief

The wonderful Djimon Hounsou is here in support of the Djimon Hounsou Foundation. Thank you for joining us and shedding light on such an important cause! #CharityDay2023 #CFCharityDay #CantorRelief

Excited to have Kenan Thompson join us for this year’s #CharityDay2023 on behalf of the Christian Rivera Foundation, which aims to create a world without DIPG by funding research towards a cure, spreading awareness and providing family support. #CFCharityDay #CantorRelief

Both Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski are here on the trading floor making deals and raising funds for Ignite the Mind Foundation Inc.! #CharityDay2023 #CantorRelief #CFCharityDay

Natural disasters are on the rise. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund assists those impacted through our disaster relief programs and by supporting other organizations with direct financial aid through our annual Charity Day. With your help, we can continue to help others. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/dNckTE7

#CantorRelief #NeverForget #GiveBack

Charity Day 2023 is one week away! The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund was started by Howard W. Lutnick and Edie Lutnick on September 14th, 2001. To support The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, please donate here: https://lnkd.in/dNckTE7

#CharityDay2023 #CantorRelief #GiveBack #NeverForget

“My friends who lived in New York during this time talked about Cantor Fitzgerald losing more people than anyone else. You have 658 lives lost, and every year you remember those losses with generosity and donations. As someone who is a huge proponent for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, the opportunity that Cantor Fitzgerald would support that, and many other charities today, is so impactful and incredibly generous.” – Regina Hall, Charity Day 2022