Falkirk firm Finli plays key role in Alzheimer’s fundraising relay
Staff from the Falkirk office of a finance firm got on their bikes recently to take part in a fundraising relay for Alzheimer Scotland.
The 12-person team from the Finli Group also included people from the Glasgow and Orkney offices, contributed 312 miles to a fundraising relay in support of the charity.
Not content with cycling, a group of 59 colleagues from the same offices completed a 1.5 mile walk along the Clyde, adding another 88.5 miles to the team's total.
The Scotland-based team joins nearly 500 Finli colleagues who are being sponsored to collectively cover the 1550 miles from Orkney, Finli's northernmost office, to its Arundel office in the south of England.
Employees are tackling the challenge by walking, running, or cycling, and The Finli Group, with offices UK-wide, will donate to both Alzheimer Scotland and the Alzheimer’s Society based on every business referral generated by the firm.
The firm has already donated £10,000 and is on course to complete all 1550 miles before the end of June.
Finli Group’s chief executive Andy Thompson said: “As a financial planning firm, our purpose is to help people live their best financial life, and as a growing national business, we believe in sharing that success in a way that supports the communities around us.
“Dementia affects nearly one million people across the UK, with many more families and carers supporting loved ones every day. It is a condition that touches countless lives, often bringing emotional, practical and financial challenges.
For more information on the challenge or to donate to either of the charities visit Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland JustGiving pages.