MurraYoung join Starting XV initiative
Blues Foundation are delighted to announce that local accountancy firm murraYoung have become the third Bedfordshire business to join our Starting XV initiative.
The latest fundraising initiative designed to bring Blues Foundation closer to businesses and individuals in and around Bedfordshire, Starting XV will allow local businesses to support our charity across the next three years, as outlined in our Strategic Vision Document.
Click here to read our Strategic Vision Document.
Established in 1997, murraYoung is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants operating from Luton.
From the beginning, the firm has aspired to be different from “traditional” accountancy organisations, based on the principle of giving clients unprecedented care and attention in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, while still offering the highest possible standards of service.
MurraYoung become the third local business to pledge their support, following SHIFT Personal Training Club and RAS Data Support Limited. We are also proud to reveal another two businesses have also signed up and will be revealed in due course!
SOME KEY STATISTICS OF OUR WORK SO FAR INCLUDES:
Over 5000+ hours of physical activity delivered since July 2020
21,000 items donated to Bedford Foodbank for Christmas 2020
Over 5,500 meals delivered to vulnerable families and individuals
Flagship projects Tackle LIFE & ABILITY Blues launched and piloted
Partnerships developed with Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire Police, supporting young people at risk of offending
Relationship built with Bedford College to deliver well-being and activity packages
Over 350 children aged 5 – 15 engaged with as part of our Summer Holiday Programmes
More families encouraged to exercise as part of our Families Fund Project
Bespoke physical activity project for Penrose Housing targeting the promotion of positive mental and physical health
We are extremely proud of the impact we have already been able to make across Bedfordshire and are excited to build further key relationships and projects to directly influence the lives of as many people as possible in our county.
Andy Smart from MurraYoung said:
‘MURRAYOUNG are delighted to be able to support the Blues Foundation. It is amazing what has already been achieved in such a small amount of time and their vision to inspire the community through the values of rugby is an exciting one.’
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There are numerous ways you can help Blues Foundation! If you would like to discuss the various options regarding partnership packages, please contact Tom Harwood on info@bluesfoundation.org.uk or 07596 237315.
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