Having recently competed in the ‘Accumulator Challenge’ which was hosted by St Barnabas Hospice, Hodgkinsons are proud to reveal that they have raised an impressive £558.42. The amount raised was done so in a three-month period from the 3rd April – 30th June. This challenge is new for 2018 but has already experienced a fantastic response with 14 local businesses taking part and joining together to make an amazing total of £18,518.91. The challenge involved the participating teams raising as much money as possible from £50.00. To accomplish the challenge Hodgkinsons came up with 6 innovative ideas which they rolled out to fundraise. The 6 fundraisers were:
- Dress Down Day
- Bake Sale
- A Carboot Stall at Burgh Roundabout
- Chocolate Basket Challenge
- Marvelous Mystery Box Auction
- Meat Crate Sell-Off
The Chocolate Basket Challenge raised a fantastic £160.00. This was an in-office game in which Hodgkinsons’ employees made donations of their choice for the return of chocolate. This quick-fire challenge was rolled out a couple of times within the ‘Accumulator Challenge’ time period. However, the majority of employees agreed that the most fun challenge was the ‘Marvelous Mystery Box Auction’ hosted by one of Hodgkinsons’ Conveyancing Solicitors, Richard Strange. Richard put together a box of mystery gifts which the staff got to bid on and the highest bidder received the box and then revealed its contents to the others.
All proceeds from the fundraisers go to St Barnabas Hospice which is Hodgkinsons charity of choice, to contribute towards the annual funds which keep the hospice running. Fundraised income goes towards the support and care of half of the hospices’ patients. The hospice offers free end-of-life care and support to those living with life-limiting or terminal illnesses, and their family and carers. They currently help over 9,000 adults in our community to live to their full potential with such illnesses and are committed to improve their already excellent services.
Stephen Hill, Senior Director at Hodgkinsons commented: “St Barnabas is a fantastic organisation and it is very rewarding not to only support such a great charity but one that is local to our community. At Hodgkinsons we pledge to donate both our time and money through events small or big, to a very deserving charity whose efforts make a huge difference to the lives of many local people.”
If you have a family member or friend who is cared for by St Barnabas Hospice Lincolnshire or know someone who could benefit from such help, it may be time to review their Will and Power of Attorney. Contact 01754 897150 to speak to a member of Hodgkinsons’ Wills & Probate team who will be happy to help.