Special effects

After receiving amazing praise from the directors, Richard was awarded employee of the month, along with a £1,000 to donate to a charity of his choice! Read on to find out a little more about Richard and how Allay’s donation will help his charity…

Congratulations on being named an employee of the month! What reason were you nominated for?
For my work on the FCA transition. I work in the compliance department, so I call monitor for all departments, I am also the person that get the opt-ins when the client has requested them.

What is your chosen charity and why?
My chosen charity is Special effects. In my spare time, I like to make custom pc and play video games, this charity supports people with physical disabilities by making custom controllers or modify gaming controllers to eye control systems.

How will your charity use the money from Allay?
Special effects will use this money to help people with physical disabilities to enjoy a better quality of life.

What do you like about working a Allay?
I like working with different departments, feeling like I am apart of a team. I think that’s what has helped me grow and learn new skills.

What do you like to do outside of work?
I work with a computer company like MSI, Thermaltake and Bitspower by making custom pc for them to use for marketing on social media. I also make custom parts with my CNC and 3d printer.

What the biggest must do on your bucket list and why?
I would like to travel the world, I would like to do this so I can say I have walked on every continent.