Rawlinsons achieves 75 Charitable Acts

The Peterborough-based accountancy firm Rawlinsons has been successful in its commitment to complete 75 charitable acts in 75 days.

Rawlinsons has embarked upon 75 charitable acts to mark the milestone of its 75th anniversary. This involved employees from across the business joining in and bringing together their fundraising talents to raise money for the chosen charities over the course of 75 days throughout summer 2016.

“We have been part of city life for 75 years and it seemed fitting that in this special year, we should choose to give something back to the local communities we have served,” said Rawlinsons managing partner Colin Crowley.

“This initiative was supported by all the staff at our Lincoln Road offices and we are delighted with the commitment and final fund-raising total which will help local charities,” he added.

The charities benefitting from this fundraising extravaganza included NSPCC Peterborough Business Support Group; Shine; Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice; Macmillan Cancer Support and the Peterborough Cathedral 900 Appeal.

The fundraising challenges ranged from a 75-mile static bike marathon to a human hound race at the city’s greyhound stadium; a cathedral abseil; 75km walk and taking to the water for the annual dragon boat festival.

With an initial target figure of £7,500, the 75 charitable acts were able to exceed this target by raising a remarkable total of £8,434.15, to include Gift Aid donations.

An outline of some of Rawlinsons achievements:

• In total the team donated 344 volunteering hours during the challenge to 5 local charities to include: Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Shine, Age UK, Little Miracles and Exotic Pet Refuge
• A team completed a 75km walk in one day
• Total funds raised: £8,434.15

As members of PECT’s iiE green business accreditation scheme, Rawlinsons has already achieved its Green Accreditation status, proving its ongoing commitment towards maintaining its environmental credentials. In addition to this, Rawlinsons was awarded overall Outstanding Achiever in the Small Business category at the iiE Green Awards in 2016.

The 75 Charitable Acts truly goes above and beyond the normal fundraising efforts of many small firms and is a great model for other business to aspire towards. It is a fantastic example for other businesses to be inspired by; in particular those who are looking to improve their corporate social responsibility and who are aiming to work towards their Green Accreditation.