Through Genna’s job, she has worked with many charities and witnessed their impact. She has also travelled abroad, drawing inspiration from visits to Thailand, Cambodia, and Japan. Recently, a colleague moved to Sri Lanka, where a small family-run elephant project called “FREEDOM” provides shelter for captive elephants, helping them live well. This compassionate ethos inspired the design of her elephant.

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NEXT plc, is a British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer with over 700 retail stores across the UK and Ireland. NEXT plc is particularly focused on supporting charities and organisations that impact the communities in which we work. Their local staff are fond supporters of Thames Hospice and they are honoured as a business to be able to contribute to Trunks across the Thames.