The Worcester office of a leading accounting firm has announced a community hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months.

Bishop Fleming, an audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, has selected St Richard's Hospice.

The hospice provides free care and assistance to adults with incurable illnesses, as well as their loved ones and carers.

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The partnership will see the firm engage in various fundraising activities to support the hospice's efforts.

The initiatives, including a quiz evening, cake sales, sporting events, Christmas activities, and a skydive, are expected to raise £10,000 over the next year.

The funds will go towards helping the hospice in providing free care to more than 1,220 patients, family members, and bereaved individuals every day.

Chris Walklett, partner at the firm, said: "We are delighted to have selected St Richard's Hospice as our Charity of the Year.

"Their unwavering dedication to the local community is truly inspiring, and we are eager to support their vital work.

"Through our joint fundraising activities, we hope to make a meaningful difference and create lasting change in the lives of those in need."

The initiative forms part of the firm's broader responsible business strategy, which includes the '1% for Communities' pledge.

This commitment sees the firm giving back one per cent of its turnover through community-focused volunteering, fundraising, and related activities.

Ria Simons, corporate fundraising lead at the hospice, said: "We are thrilled to partner with Bishop Fleming as their Charity of the Year.

"Their responsible business ethos aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are grateful for their support.

"We look forward to working with them in the coming year."

The firm's decision to support the hospice is part of a structured framework developed in collaboration with Business in the Community, which helps the firm understand its role and responsibilities within the area.

This effort has resulted in its latest re-accreditation as a Great Place to Work.

Further details on the initiative can be found on the Bishop Fleming website.