A READING charity supporting newborn babies has seen a boost through a donation made by an international business.
Babies in Buscot Support (BIBS), which provides help to special care babies and their families in the Royal Berkshire Hospital, has concluded its charity partnership with tax and auditing service RSM.
The partnership concluded with a donation from RSM to BIBS of £24,510, presented at an event where fundraising manager Liz Josef welcomed RSM partners and team members Gayle Davies, Bella Meighen, and director Samantha Day.
It comes as RSM offices across the UK were challenged to choose charities and present fundraising ideas for them, with the chosen offices winning further funds for their causes.
RSM Reading’s director, Ms Day, nominated Babies in Buscot for the office’s support following her own experiences as a former Buscot mum.
The team subsequently organised 16 events over the 7 month period, including wine and gin tasting, Coronation cream teas, marathons, Green Park runs, bake sales, and football tournaments, raising £19,510.
Due to the team’s success, they were chosen by the RSM Foundation to receive a further £5,000, for a total of £24,510.
“The RSM Reading team were delighted to support a charity that was so close to a staff members heart–BIBS was a perfect choice.
“It has been a pleasure to be involved in so many fun activities to raise much needed money for such a worthy cause.
“The RSM Reading Partners are immensely proud of the office staff and all they have achieved, with added thanks to the local community in supporting our efforts.”
Fundraising Manager, Liz Josif says “thank you to the whole of the Reading team for their support and engagement with BIBS over their partnership.
It has been a real pleasure working alongside them. We also extend our thanks and gratitude to the local companies and business who supported the team with their fundraising efforts.
Our small charity relies solely on the local community for support–it really will make a such a difference, helping us to continue to save tiny lives.”
Babies in Buscot Support is seeking new charity partnerships for 2024.
Full details about how to support BIBS are available by emailing: Info@BIBS.org.uk
