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Veitch Penny Solicitors Supports Devon Air Ambulance as Charity of the Year
Added on: 17 February 2010
Press release written and released by Veitch Penny Solictiors
Exeter and Crediton based local law firm Veitch Penny are celebrating after raising over £1,600 for their charity of the year, the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. The firm has spent the past 12 months actively fundraising and are delighted to be able to give the amount to such a deserving cause.
The Devon Air Ambulance was voted as the Veitch Penny charity of the year by staff, who recognised the need to keep the two regions Air Ambulance flying and wanted to contribute to the estimated £4 million annually needed in order to keep both helicopters airborne.
In their fundraising, Veitch Penny Solicitors, itself a proud part of the Devon community, recognised the need not only to support a local charity, but to work with other local businesses and intuitions to help others. As part of the series of fundraising activities, the law firm was delighted to have worked closely with Buckfastleigh Primary School as part of the Christmas Card Design Competition.
Managing Partner, Charles Dowell, who heads up the Private Client department and whose advice includes Moving Home, Wills & Trusts, said of Devon Air Ambulance Trust, "it is a very deserving charity and the work that they do and the service they provide for the region is fantastic and invaluable.”
Heléna Holt, Chief Executive of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust said ‘On behalf of the charity I would like to thank Veitch Penny and all their staff for this fantastic donation. It sounds like all the staff have put a lot of hard work and effort into raising the funds.’ She added ‘Having a charity of the year at your place of work is a great way to encourage staff engagement and raise morale. If your business supports charities too, please consider supporting the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. If you would like to know more please ring us on 01392 466666 or email us at info@daat.org’.
The whole firm was involved and enjoyed raising the £1689.49 total, which included events such as the Britain’s Got Talent styled Forrero Rocher Challenge, Dress Down Days, raffles, and numerous running events, particular thanks to the IT Manager, Anthony Martin and Associate Solicitor, Lorna Herring who trained very hard for the Great West Run.