PPS Accountants Charity Breakfast raised £400 for Ainslie’s Pavilion project. The money came from its latest business charity breakfast, held on Wednesday, March 12th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon.
The event welcomed 28 attendees on the day. It brought together local business professionals for a relaxed morning of networking, conversation and fundraising. All in support of the community-led project based at Purton Cricket Club.
The pavilion project
Ainslie’s Pavilion Project launched in memory of Ainslie Duffell. It aims to build a new accessible pavilion, helping ensure that illness or disability does not prevent people from staying connected to sport and their community.
Sally Holland, Partner at PPS Chartered Accountants, said she was super pleased with how the morning came together. ‘We were so pleased to raise £400 for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project. It’s a charity with a strong local connection and a story that resonates, so it meant a lot to be able to support it in this way.’
She added that the event struck the right balance between business and community. ‘We had some great feedback on the morning. People enjoyed the talk from Darren. And there were some strong connections made, with a few people already following up on business after the event.’
The event
The event featured a talk from Darren Earney, owner of Elevate Online Marketing, who shared practical advice on how businesses can improve their visibility online.
Phil Duffell, speaking on behalf of Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, said, ‘We’re so grateful to PPS and everyone who attended for their support. Every bit raised helps us get closer to creating a space that means people can stay connected to their sport and their community, even during difficult times.’
Sally said the relaxed format continues to be a big part of the appeal. ‘There’s no pressure, no 60-second pitches, just proper conversations. People come along, enjoy a good breakfast, and get to know each other.
We actually started back in 2017 as Ladies Love Lunch. Then it became the PPS Business Lunch Club. And more recently the PPS Business Charity Breakfast. It’s always been about bringing people together and supporting good causes in the locality.
Since launching, the events have supported 23 charities and community projects, raising a total of £8,545.
‘What’s been nice to see is that charities often gain more than the fundraising alone. They make new connections, find volunteers, and sometimes even pick up further support or funding afterwards.’
The PPS Business Charity Breakfast will continue throughout the year. The team have committed to supporting local charities. All while keeping the same informal, welcoming approach that regular attendees have come to expect.
PPS Chartered Accountants is a Swindon-based firm. They offer:
- accounting
- tax and business advisory services to companies and individuals across Wiltshire and beyond.
The team focus on practical advice and clear communication, helping clients understand their numbers and make confident decisions.
For more information visit: https://www.ppsacc.co.uk/
