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This passage describes BGC’s Charity Day, an annual event where celebrities and traders come together to raise funds for charity by donating 100% of their trading commissions on that day. The event started in the aftermath of 9/11, when Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC’s parent company, lost 658 employees.
Key points:
– Celebrities like Harry Redknapp, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, Michael McIntyre, Hugh Grant, and Leigh Francis participate to help close deals.
– In 2026 (the date implied by the URLs), BGC raised US$16 million (£12 million) for charities in the UK and worldwide. Since 2005, they have raised a total of US$250 million (£186 million).
– The large sums raised provide vital support to many charities and beneficiaries. For example, HvH Arts, a London-based charity supporting children from marginalized backgrounds, receives a third of its annual income from BGC Charity Day donations.
– Personal stories highlight the impact, such as Carmela Chillery-Watson, a young ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy UK, who benefits from funding for a custom wheelchair that NHS does not cover.
– There is criticism that only 27% of UK businesses support charities, and corporate giving has decreased as a share of profits since 2009.
– Sean Windeatt, BGC Group’s Co-CEO, reflects on the importance of the event, sharing his personal experience of 9/11 as a Cantor Fitzgerald employee.
The event combines charitable fundraising with a celebratory atmosphere that includes activities like a petting zoo, workshops, karaoke, and games to engage children and families.
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