Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have successfully completed a challenging 10-mile charity run, from Droitwich to Worcester, raising crucial funds for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.
The collaborative team undertook the demanding run from their Droitwich office to the Worcester Waterside office, demonstrating a shared commitment to supporting local charitable initiatives. The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, founded in 2016 in memory of four-year-old Grace, focuses on funding research into rare and aggressive childhood cancers and providing critical support to affected families.
James Syree, CEO of Ballards LLP, highlighted the significance of the team’s efforts: “Our colleagues have shown extraordinary determination and compassion by completing this challenging 10-mile run. This is more than just a physical challenge; it’s a testament to our firm’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in our community and supporting critical research into childhood cancer.”
Emma Richardson, Managing Director of Four Squared Recruitment, emphasised the importance of local charitable support: “Supporting local charities is at the heart of our company’s values. By partnering with Ballards LLP for this charity run, we’re not just raising funds, but also raising awareness for an incredibly important cause that directly impacts families in our local community.”
Sophie Blount, Communications Officer at the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, expressed her gratitude: “We have been blown away by the enthusiasm and creativity behind Ballards’ fundraising efforts this year. The funds they have raised for children facing cancer are helping to make a difference when they need it most, and we are so thankful to all staff who are taking part.”
The charity run exemplifies the power of local businesses coming together to support important charitable causes, highlighting the impact of community-driven fundraising efforts in supporting critical medical research and family support.
Through this initiative, Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment have demonstrated their commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement, bringing hope and assistance to families facing the most challenging of circumstances.
Image 1:
L-R: Lucinda Ramsey – Accounts Associate Ballards LLP, Matthew Rawlings – Business Services Associate Ballards LLP, James Syree – CEO Ballards LLP, Dan Gibbons – Assistant Manager Ballards LLP, Sophie Albutt – Executive Consultant Four Squared Recruitment, Matthew Clarke – Marketing Manager Ballards LLP, Jessica Elton – Private Client Tax Senior, Ben Roberts – Qualified Senior and Jacob Constable – Business Development Executive Ballards LLP.