Inspirational broadcaster to headline charities’ Ladies’ Lunch

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, which raised £30,000, the Sailors’ Children’s Society and HEY Smile Foundation have announced the return of the highly anticipated Ladies’ Lunch. Taking place on Friday, March 7, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with more than 500 of the region’s top businesswomen – and some men – expected...

Hessle-based company supports 360 Grass Roots Foundation with generous donation

A charity in Hull that helps disadvantaged children access grassroots sports has received a welcome boost after a single donation from a local business. The 360 Grass Roots Foundation, set up by 360 Chartered Accountants two years ago, was presented with a cheque for £500 from Hessle-based company, Bureau Technical Services Limited. The charity provides financial support for children in the HU1...

Streets golf day secures hole in one for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Streets Chartered Accountants, which has offices in Hull, Wakefield and Halifax, hosted its 11th annual charity golf day, raising a record amount of more than £7,500. The total amount fundraised will be divided between the firm’s three regional charities, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance and East Anglian Air Ambulance. The winning team on the day was...

Business backs charity’s Mischief of Rats to raise funds for medical scanner

A business owner who is living with the same cancer that his father died of is now backing a campaign to help others by improving medical scanning services for a range of life-limiting conditions and is encouraging other businesses to do the same. George Baker, managing director of KRL Group, has adopted the Daisy Appeal as his company’s charity of the year. He will also sponsor a giant rat in...

Arco skydive team raise almost £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support

A fearless team from Hull-based safety specialist Arco have taken on a 10,000ft skydive, raising almost £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Chief executive Guy Bruce, commercial director Jamie Sadler and client manager Louise Brown, along with Guy’s 18-year-old son, Max, all took part in the Jump of Their Lives for Macmillan, Arco’s longest-standing charity partner. Collectively, the Arco team...