A charitable Midlands law firm is already marching towards a bumper total for its new ‘charity of the year’.
The 200-strong firm has started its fundraising efforts for its new charity of the year, Help for Heroes, with its annual quiz.
The event was attended by 40 businesses from across the region, including , and Cirencester, and was won for a second year in a row by a team from Catalyst Corporate Finance.
A total of £2,388 was raised from the night, and further events are planned for later in the year.
Nick Abell, senior partner at Wright Hassall, said:
“We’ve been trying to generate thousands of pounds for local and national charities for many years, but I’m always surprised with how much we seem to raise.
“This year, staff voted overwhelmingly to support Help for Heroes and we’ve made a fantastic start with the proceeds from the quiz.
“It’s a very important cause which plays a key role in supporting and rehabilitating our armed forces, and we hope that this time next year we’ll be handing over a nice, large cheque!”
The staff at Wright Hassall had raised £4,411 for its 2009 charity, Myton Hospice and Nigel Adams was on hand at the quiz to receive the cheque and thank Wright Hassall for its efforts.
Myton Hospice offers free palliative care to people across Warwickshire and Coventry, and is heavily reliant on donations.
Mr Adams, community fundraiser for Myton Hospice, said: “It’s obviously crucial to us that local businesses offer support, and we’re very grateful for Wright Hassall’s efforts.
“For a charity like ours, every donation makes a difference and this is a very welcome boost.”
