Kentish Express Ashford & District
Accountant hikers hope miles add up for business charity
An accountancy team hopes its participation in a long-distance walk will add up to a lot of money for a charity.
A trio from Ashford-based Accounting Workshop are trekking 50km across the Peak District in Derbyshire to support Kent’s young people on Saturday, September 3.
They are raising money for The Kent Foundation, a charity providing free business support for young people in Kent.
The chose the foundation as their charity of the year after hearing charity director Paul Barron speak at a seminar. He described the importance of investing in future business leaders and its direct impact upon the growth of the county’s economy.
Accounting Workshop senior partner Lisa Brown said: “We like to support a specific charity each year.
“This year we had decided on the event to challenge us, but not the charity we would like to support.
“When my colleague Georgie and I attended a networking event at which Paul was speak- ing, we immediately looked at each other and realised we had found the perfect charity for us.
“We like to support new businesses as much as we can, and this charity helps young entrepreneurs to achieve their ambitions with mentoring and practical advice.”
Mr Barron said: “We are extremely fortunate to be supported by Accounting Workshop. I’d like to thank them for their support.”
Accounting Workshop aims to raise £1,500 for the foundation.
To donate, visit http://bit. ly/2bpT8ta