Businesses Tee off for Charity

A Burton-based sexual abuse support charity has received a £1,000 donation after 72 avid golfers from a number of local businesses joined forces to take part in a golf day hosted by Dains.

Richard McNeilly and Tracey Hardie18 teams attended the day at Branston Golf and Country Club to compete in a round of Stableford golf and take part in numerous competitions. The event was attended and supported by Dains staff, as well as clients and professional contacts of the accountants.

The charity - SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) provides counselling, support and advice to males and females over the age of 13 who have experienced rape, sexual and/or exploitation at any time in their lives. The charity offers support to partners, family members, friends, colleagues who are also affected by a person's abuse. The donation will help fund the organisations telephone helpline, face to face counselling and group sessions.

Over the past 12 months Dains has donated over £30,000 to local causes by taking part in and supporting a variety of sporting events and by carrying out honorary work.

Tracey Hardie, Chief Executive at SARAC comments: “I’m overwhelmed by Dains for their on-going support and their donation. Burton is lucky to have such an enlightened and generous business full of people who are interested and passionate about supporting victims in our community that couldn’t survive without the specialist services of our charity.”

Richard McNeilly, Partner at Dains said: “The golf day was a real success and we received lots of support from local businesses. Everyone had a brilliant time, but most importantly, it was rewarding knowing that our efforts were raising money and supporting a worthy cause in our Burton community.”