The DDC Group Co-Founder and Chairman, Jan Trevalyan Joins Gumball 3000 to Fuel Youth Programs with Special Stop in Belgrade.
The intersection of business leadership and community impact often reveals a company's true character. For The DDC Group, this intersection is found on the open road. Jan Trevalyan, The DDC Group’s Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, has taken the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) international, from Istanbul to Ibiza, by participating in the renowned Gumball 3000 rally as part of Team 110.
This move goes beyond a passion for cars; it represents a strategic alignment of personal adventure with corporate values. By joining one of the world's most famous road rallies, Trevalyan is driving awareness and raising funds for youth-focused charities, reinforcing The DDC Group's dedication to making a tangible, positive impact on communities worldwide.
While Gumball 3000 is widely known for its spectacular display of supercars and celebrity participants, its heart lies in philanthropy. The Gumball 3000 Foundation is the charitable arm of The Gumball 3000 Group, leveraging the event's global platform to support youth through projects focused on education, recreation, and infrastructure.
The Foundation partners and collaborates with established charities in the rally's host countries, ensuring that funds raised have a direct and meaningful impact on local communities. By hosting high-profile charity auctions and fundraising events at each stop along the 3,000-mile route, Gumball 3000 transforms the excitement of the rally into life-changing opportunities for young people.
Trevalyan’s participation in the Gumball 3000 is a natural extension of The DDC Group's long-standing commitment to social responsibility. As part of Team 110, he is not just a participant but an ambassador for causes that mirror the company's own ethos.
His decision to participate sends a clear message that CSR is not a peripheral activity but an integral part of The DDC Group's identity, driven from the very top.
The Gumball 3000 rally traverses multiple European cities, including Istanbul, Bucharest, Belgrade, Florence, Nice, Valencia, and Ibiza, offering a unique opportunity to make a widespread impact. As Team 110 and the other participants journey across continents, they bring with them a wave of positive attention and charitable investment. Each stop on the tour becomes a hub of activity, where the Gumball 3000 Foundation collaborates with local organizations to address specific community needs.
The impact of these efforts is significant. A new basketball court or skate park provides a safe place for recreation and social development. Access to educational programs can open doors to new opportunities and career paths. These initiatives help foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of community among young people who need it most.
Gumball included a rally stop in Belgrade, Serbia, also home to a DDC office location, stirring internal excitement amongst employees and community engagement. A group of DDC employees attended the rally evening event, sporting company T-shirts, along with thousands of other Belgrade locals, to celebrate the arrival of the teams and catch up with Trevalyan. The company’s commitment to local DDC communities remains at its core as it ventures into new markets and global growth.
This stop brings a special impact as it ends a previous seven-year hiatus of Gumball from Serbia. The opportunity for Trevalyan to include the passionate people of Serbia and The DDC Group in such positive ways supports his participation and drives philanthropic efforts.
Trevalyan's participation in the Gumball 3000 rally demonstrates that success is measured not only by performance but also by the positive impact an organization has on the world. Aligning a personal passion with a powerful charitable platform shows that philanthropy can be adventurous, bold, and engaging while remaining deeply purposeful.
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