Clive Owen LLP

Generous staff from Clive Owen LLP in Darlington have been spreading some Christmas cheer by supporting a local organisation helping people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Marketing assistant, Elliot Pole and managed services manager, Maria Perek who both work at the firm organised the initiative to support those in the local community who are struggling at this difficult time. The chartered accountants and business advisers have held a collection for King’s Food Bank after approaching it to find out what was most needed.

The foodbank said, as well as food it welcomes donations of new hats and gloves, in a variety of sizes, would help those struggling to keep warm amid spiralling energy prices.

A cash contribution has also been made to the Food Bank, based in Prospect Place, off Whessoe Road, from the profits of the regular tuckshop run by senior manager, Elizabeth Layfield at Clive Owen’s Darlington office and money raised by senior manager James Davies as part of his Movember initiative, where men grow a moustache to bring money in for good causes.

Carl Wright, who is head of grants and transaction advisory services for the firm and heads up their sustainability programme, said: “Clive Owen prides itself on supporting good causes in the wider community and everyone rallied round to collect a wide range of food stuffs, Christmas treats and winter warmers for King’s Food Bank.

“The Food Bank does an incredible job and makes a real difference by helping vulnerable members of the community in times of need.

“The valuable role it plays in the life of the town is even more important than ever during the current cost of living crisis.”

Food Bank manager Caroline Todd said: “We are indebted to local people and community-focused businesses, like Clive Owen LLP, for their kindness and generosity.

“These donations of food and money from staff at Clive Owen LLP will make a big difference to local families, children, and individuals, who are facing a heating and eating crisis.

“We are always grateful for the donations that we receive, especially non-perishables such as – baked beans, soup, UHT milk, tinned meats/fruit and pasta or rice, which help us make up a well-balanced bag of food.”

The food bank is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 1pm – 3pm, although staff are there Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm for support services and referrals.

For more information log onto https://www.kingschurchdarlington.org/foodbank

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Notes to editors:

Clive Owen LLP are Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers.

The firm has 12 partners and 128 staff across four offices in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Durham and York.

It is an independent and commercially driven regional accountancy firm providing value added services to corporate, commercial, public sector and private clients.

Over the past thirty-nine years the firm has established itself as one of the largest and most trusted professional firms in the North East. This has been achieved by working closely with its clients to understand their needs and aspirations to ensure they achieve their financial goals.

Its services include:

Audit and Accountancy

Tax

Business Planning

Managed Services

Corporate Finance

Grants

It is a member of Kreston Global which is a worldwide network of independent accountancy and advisory firms.

Founded in 1971, Kreston offers reliable and convenient access to high-quality services through member firms located around the globe. Currently ranking as the 12th largest accounting association in the world, Kreston now covers 125 countries providing a resource of over 25,000 dedicated professionals.

This global network can be of huge value to our clients who can benefit from enhanced research coverage, local market knowledge, and cross-border professional expertise.