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Bristol law firm raise over £4,300 for animal rescue charity
The award-winning law firm Barcan+Kirby has raised more than £4,300 for local animal rescue charity Bristol A.R.C following a year of fundraising across its five offices.
Staff organised a range of activities, including a paint-and-sip event, bake sales, sweepstakes, a quiz, an auction of promises and a million steps challenge.
Lucy Harttrup, chair of the charity and social committee at Barcan+Kirby, said: “It’s been a fantastic year of fundraising and I couldn’t be prouder of the enthusiasm and generosity shown by colleagues across the firm.
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“From creative events to team challenges, everyone really got involved and had great fun along the way. Supporting local charities like Bristol A.R.C is hugely important to us at Barcan+Kirby, and being able to raise money that makes a real difference in our community means a great deal to us as a firm.”
Luke Mitchell, philanthropy and partnerships manager at Bristol A.R.C, added: “We are incredibly grateful for the support from all the team at Barcan+Kirby. Partnerships like this make a meaningful difference to our work.
“At a time when charities are facing increasing pressures, this support helps us continue delivering the care that animals across Bristol rely on.”
The funds will support the charity’s day-to-day operations, including animal care, veterinary treatment, fostering programmes and wider community outreach, helping more pets find new homes.
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