Staff from a law firm raised £12,500 for two Cumbrian charities by scaling four Lake District peaks in less than 24 hours.
The 17-strong team from Muckle LLP, which has a base near Penrith, tackled Scafell, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw as part of the Lakes 3000 Challenge for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and Carlisle Youth Zone.
Muckle LLP senior partner Hugh Welch said: “I’m proud of our commitment to Cumbria and I’m delighted that our team has been able to raise over £12,500 to enable these two charities to continue their invaluable work. They provide such important and valuable services to young people, families and communities in Cumbria and I take my hat off to them for their dedication and compassion.
“The Lakes 3000 Challenge has enabled us to build real relationships with the charities and see their operations at first hand. This is just as important to us as making donations and raising funds. We want to make a difference and really help the communities in which we serve.
“We believe businesses should do more. Giving back is central to our values and culture. We believe all actions, big and small, can move the needle in a positive direction. It’s never just a simple donation; we work hard to maintain and build our relationships with the charities so we can make more of an impact through volunteering and pro bono work.”
