End of Year Donations to OASI and Arka Foundation

December 2017

Michael Grech Financial annually presents donations which are collected over the year to the non-profit organisations- OASI Foundation and Arka Foundation.

Michael Grech, the Managing Director, presented the donation to Rev. Emmanuel Cordina, Director of OASI Foundation in Victoria, Gozo and David Grech, one of the Directors, presented the donation to Mgr. Emanuel Curmi, Director of Arka Foundation in Ghajnsielem, Gozo.

Arka Foundation assists people with special needs and their families and OASI Foundation provides service for the victims of drug and/or alcohol abuse and their families.

Michael Grech Financial goes Pink October

October 2017

Michael Grech Financial is once again promoting Pink October this month, in an effort to support the initiatives being driven by the Marigold Foundation, to raise awareness with regards to breast cancer. A 'Pink Day' was organised on 25th October, where all staff came together to donate funds for this initiative, were encouraged to wear something pink, whilst the office was also decorated with pink balloons. The Company will contribute the same amount of collected donations given during the month of October.

Annual Event at Arka Foundation

September 2017

During the month of September, Michael Grech Financial organises a yearly BBQ to show appreciation to all the volunteers and benefactors of Arka Respite Centre. The Management and staff all contribute by preparing and serving the barbeque buffet and drinks to all the guests.

The Arka Foundation is a non-profit government organisation, with the sole aim of promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities and their families. Mgr. Emmanuel Curmi, founder-director of Arka Foundation and Fr Michael Galea, assistant director were both present for this annual event.

Mgr. Emmanuel Curmi, thanked all the volunteers, who assist at the centre and the staff at Michael Grech Financial for organizing the event. The Managing Director, Mr Michael Grech thanked all the volunteers and assured the company’s support towards the Arka Foundation.

Pink October 2016

Michael Grech Financial is supporting Pink October 2016. The aim of this philanthropic initiative is to raise awareness among employees and the general public about breast cancer prevention and to collect funds.  A Pink Day was organized on 26 October, where staff members were encouraged to wear a 'touch of pink' and to    donate funds to this initiative. The management will contribute the same amount collected by the donations during the month of October. This initiative falls within the company's Corporate Social Responsibility.

End of summer social event

7 Oct 2016

The management and staff at Michael Grech Financial organised a social evening to all the volunteers and benefactors of the Arka Respite Centre. The event is organised yearly by the company as part of its corporate social responsibility. The social gathering is a way to thank the benefactors and volunteers for their contributions towards the home.

The team at Michael Grech Financial took a half day off work to prepare for the barbeque which included 60 volunteers altogether with their families. During the event, the staff served all the food and drinks and entertained all the guests. Present for the event were also Mgr. Emmanuel Curmi, founder-director of Arka Foundation and Fr Michael Galea, assistant director.This event is part of

Yearly donations to Oasi and Arka Foundations

Jan 2016

As part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, Michael Grech Financial annually presents cash donation to Oasis Foundation that provides professional service for the victims of drug and/or alcohol abuse and their families. These contributions were collected over the past year by the management and staff members. The donation was presented by Michael Grech to Rev. Emmanuel Cordina, director of OASI Foundation.

Also, a donation was made to Arka Foundation during the fundraising marathon early this year. The Arka Respite Care Centre offers support to people with special needs and their families. The donation was presented to Fr Michael Galea the assistant director of the Arka Foundation.

BBQ for Arka Respite Centre

18 Sep 2015

Michael Grech Financial organised a barbeque event in aid of the Arka Foundation in Gozo. The annual summer event was organised as a thank you gesture to volunteers and benefactors of Arka Respite Centre.

The Arka Foundation is a non-profit and non-government organisation with the sole aim of promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities and their families. Mgr. Emmanuel Curmi, Director of Arka Foundation thanked all the volunteers that assist the centre and the staff at Michael Grech Financial for organising the event.

The team of employees at Michael Grech financial prepared and served the barbeque buffet and drinks to all the guests.

The Managing Director Mr Michael Grech thanked all the volunteers of Arka Respite Centre and assured the company’s support towards the Arka Foundation.

Donations to non-profit organisations

Jan 2015

Michael Grech Financial annually contributes to non-profit organisations that assist towards the well-being of the Maltese community. These contributions were collected over the past year by the management and staff members.

Arka Foundation assists people with special needs and their families, and Oasi Foundation provides professional service for the victims of drug and/or alcohol abuse and their families. Donations were presented to Mgr. Emanuel Curmi, director of the Arka Foundation of Ghajnsielem, Gozo, and to Rev. Emmanuel Cordina, director of OASI Foundation in Victoria, Gozo.

Donation to Inspire Foundation

3 Dec 2014

The Director Mrs Anna Grech presented a donation to Ann Camilleri, Manager at the Gozo Services of Inspire Foundation on the occasion of the International Day of People with Disability. The 3rd of December - a United Nations sanctioned day has been celebrated around the world since 1992 in order to promote an understanding of disability issues and awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. Inspire is a non-profit organisation that leads the way in providing therapeutic, education and leisure services to persons with disabilities in Malta and Gozo.

Malta Community Chest Fund new offices 

22 Nov 2014

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca inaugurated a new state of the art offices for the Community Chest Fund in Gozo. The office is situated at The Brokerage in Victoria,  and was given free of lease by Michael Grech  for the next 20 years.  This is a central place in Gozo from where the Community Chest Fund can operate its services to the general public.

A weekend break in Modica, Sicily

31 Oct 2014

This autumn, the management of Michael Grech Financial took the staff members and their respective families for a weekend break in Modica, Sicily. Apart from enjoying the local cuisine and savouring the traditional chocolates of Modica, the group enjoyed working as a team, picking olives among one of the olive groves  typical of this area. The tour also included a visit to Ragusa Ibla and visiting the grand cathedral of St George.

15th Anniversary of Operations in Malta

10/10/2014

Michael Grech Financial celebrated the 15th anniversary of operations in Malta by hosting a wine tasting tour and reception at the 400 years old Marsovin Wine Cellars. The guests were entertained by a guided tour of the cellars and a brief explanation on the trade of winemaking.

When addressing the guests at the reception, Michael Grech, the Managing Director thanked all those who showed trust in the company over the last years and concluded that the company has plans to further expand its operations in Malta.

BBQ Social Event in Aid of Arka Foundation
26/09/2014

For the fifth consecutive year Michael Grech Financial Investment Services organised a barbeque event in aid of the Arka Foundation in Gozo. The event was organised for the volunteers and benefactors that assist in the running of Dar Arka. The Arka Foundation is a non-profit making and non-governmental organisation that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and their families.   

The management and staff at Michael Grech Financial prepared and served the food and beverages to the people present at the event. In his speech, Fr Michael Galea, the assistant director of Arka Foundation thanked all the benefactors that voluntarily assist Dar Arka all year round.

The director Mr David Grech, at Michael Grech Financial thanked all the volunteers and assured the company’s social commitment towards the Arka Foundation.

20th Century Maltese Artists

Exhibition 23 Mar - 30 Apr' 14

A small collection of works of art by 20^th Century Maltese Artists owned by Michael Grech is being exhibited at the museum Il-Hagar, Heart of Gozo, in Victoria. The exhibition is organised by Michael Grech Financial and is open for public viewing till the end of April.

The artists included in this exhibition, which are among the major talents that Malta ever produced are Josef Kalleya (1898-1998), Giuseppe Briffa (1901-1987), Vincent Apap (1909-2002), Willie Apap (1918-1970), Emvin Cremona (1919-1987), and Esprit Barthet (1919-1999). This exhibition, albeit a small selection, gives the viewers the opportunity to understand the nature and value of Maltese Art from the mid-to late twentieth century.

Donations to Local Foundations

14/01/2014

Michael Grech Financial annually contributes towards associations and foundations that assist in the well-being of the community. These contributions are collected yearly  by  staff members and managing directors. 

A sum of donation was presented earlier this year to two Gozitan Foundations, that work for the well-being of the community. The sum of donation to Mgr. Emanuel Curmi, director of the Arka Foundation was presented by Mrs Anna Grech, the company director. Another sum of donation was presented  to Rev. Emmanuel Cordina, director of OASI, by Mr Michael Grech, the managing director. The aim of the yearly contributions is to assists these foundations to offer their professional service to the people in need.

Arka Foundation assists people with special needs and their families. Oasi Foundation provides professional service for the victims of drug and/or alcohol abuse and offer advice and support as well to their respective relatives.

Gozo Cup Football Tournaments

15/11/2013

As part of the activities held on the free weekend to Gozo, the 15^th, 16^th, and 17^th November, Michael Grech Financial took the initiative to support the Gozo Cup football tournaments, taking place in  Gozo. Michael Grech Financial sponsored the trophies and medals given to each paticipants. During the event, Mr Michael Grech did a tour of the football grounds in order to present the tokens to some of the teams and players taking part in these tournaments. The free weekend to Gozo was indeed a success in terms of business for the Gozitan community, as well as providing free entertainment for all members of the family.  

Social Summer Event at the Arka Foundation

20/09/2013

For the fourth consecutive year Michael Grech financial organised a barbeque event in aid of the Arka Foundation in Gozo. The barbeque event was catered for the number of volunteers that offer their service to help run the home for people with special needs.  

All the food and beverages were prepared by the staff at Michael Grech Financial. Mgr. Emanuel Curmi, the director of the Arka Foundation was extremely grateful for this treat towards the volunteers since the services that the Arka Foundation offers to the community depends mostly on the work of volunteers and its benefactors.

The Managing director Michael Grech assured the company’s social commitment towards the Arka Foundation as a non-profit making and non-governmental organisation that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and of their families in Malta and in Gozo.  

Donation to Arka Foundation
10/01/2013

As a yearly contribution, Michael Grech Financial Services presented the sum of €1,500 to the director Mgr. Emanuel Curmi in aid of the Arka Foundation in Ghajnsielem Gozo. The money was collected over the last year by the staff and also from donations by clients.

Mgr. Emanuel Curmi thanked the management and staff for their generosity and continuous support towards the Arka Foundation.

 
Summer Social Event
20/09/2012

Towards the end of summer the staff at Michael Grech Financial took a half day off from the usual work routine in order to organise an evening of entertainment for all the volunteers of the Arka Foundation in Ghajnsielem, Gozo. This has become a yearly commitment in the calendar of social events at Michael Grech Financial Investment Services where all the staff based in Malta and Gozo offices team up to offer their contribution to set up this event.
 
The group of volunteers of about 80 people coming from all fields of life offer their time and service all year round towards the small community that resides at the Arka Respite Centre. The Arka Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit making and non-governmental organisation that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and of their families. Therefore, this is an occasion to thank all those volunteers. The food preparation, beverages and service were provided by the team at Michael Grech Financial.
 
The event was a success and the group of volunteers together with their family enjoyed the barbeque and the relaxed atmosphere. Mgr Emanuel Curmi, the director of the Arka Foundation thanked all the guests including the management and staff at Michael Grech Financial for their continuous support.

Mr Michael Grech, the managing director of the company said that all the staff members were glad to be able to spend some time being of service to the community at the Arka Respite Centre.

Christmas donation in aid of Arka Foundation
23/12/2011
 
 During the festive season, Michael Grech Financial presented a sum donation to Mgr. Emanuel Curmi, in aid of Arka Foundation. The amount of €700 was collected during the year by donations from clients and staff at Michael Grech Financial offices.
 
The directors of the company, Michael and Anna Grech, presented the donation to Mgr. Emanuel Curmi at the premises of Michael Grech Financial, at the Brokerage, in Victoria, Gozo.
 
Mgr. Emanuel Curmi, the director of Arka Foundation appreciated the act of the generosity and thanked the management and the staff for their continuous support.

Summer Social Event
20/09/2011
 
As a yearly social event Michael Grech Financial organised an entertaining evening in aid of the Arka Foundation. This has become an important contribution in the calendar of social events at Michael Grech Financial Investment Services based in Malta and Gozo.
 
The barbeque event was organised for all the volunteers of Arka Foundation who work all year round to help this voluntary, non-profit making and non-governmental organisation that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and of their families. All food and services were provided by the team at Michael Grech Financial.
 
The event was a success and all the guests were delighted with the food and the good organisation. Mgr Emanuel Curmi, the director of the Arka Foundation thanked all the guests and Michael Grech Financial management and staff for their continuous support.
 
Michael Grech, the managing director of Michael Grech Financial said that all the team members were happy to spend time helping the community at the Arka Respite Centre.

BBQ event in aid of Arka Respite Centre
21/09/2010
 
As part of the company's yearly social events, Michael Grech Financial Investment Services organised a barbeque, to treat all the volunteers of Arka Foundation in Gozo.

The Arka Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit and non-government organisation that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and of their families. “Your generosity is what keeps us going to assist people with special needs ”, said  Mgr Emmanuel Curmi, Director of the Arka Foundation as he addressed the volunteers while thanking Mr Michael Grech, the Managing Director, for organising the event.

The employees of Michael Grech Financial based in Malta and Gozo offices teamed up together to prepare the food and drinks for this charitable event. “Investing time to actively help the community is a priority of the company and the event’s success will guarantee that it will become part of our calendar of social events”, commented Mr Grech as he thanked his team and all the people that help support the Arka Foundation. 

Child Labour Awareness Day
18/06/2010
 
This June the students of Year 4, 5 and 6 of Laura Vicuna School in Ghasri Gozo took part in a half day activity to discuss the subject of Child Labour. Mr David Grech from the Scout Association of Malta, organized the activity which consisted of a discussion where upon the students tried to build together a mosaic picture according to their own interpretation of child labour. Each student took his/her turn to fill in the mosaic picture with types of jobs related to child labour, the specific ages associated with child labour, the main reasons behind child labour, and the country of origin.  The theme ‘Show a Red Card to Child Labour’ was chosen for this awareness activity since the international day against child labour on the 12th June coincided with the 2010 FIFA World Cup event.
 
After the discussion the students took part in another exercise called ‘The knot of Unity’ aimed to teach the students the need of unity while working towards a goal. The last activity involved the students in different groups and each group had to draw a slogan or banner to show their resolution against Child Labour.
 
This event was organized by the Scout Association of Malta and sponsored by Michael Grech Financial Investment Services Ltd and Temprina Stationery situated at the Brokerage in Victoria Gozo.