Nottingham father and daughter raise funds for AEM

Two leading Nottingham businesses – law firm Shakespeare Martineau and planning, design and development consultancy Marrons – have joined forces to support AEM for the next two years.

Together they will be raising money for the charity through various fundraising initiatives, including ultramarathons, sponsored mountain treks, bake sales and sweepstakes.

To support, the businesses have implemented a responsible business committee and champions in its Nottingham hub, in Station Street. This is a group who are committed to driving positive change in the community and providing opportunities for employees to support causes they are passionate about.

Already Andy Gore from Marron's has climbed Snowdon with his 10-year-old daughter, Florence to raise funds for AEM. They completely smashed their fundraising target of £500, raising an overall £1,515!

Jane Howson, CEO of Autism East Midlands, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as a chosen charity. Without the vital support of fundraisers we wouldn’t be able to provide all the services that we do. We are very grateful for the generosity of Shakespeare Martineau and Marrons. Their support will make such a difference to the lives of many autistic children and their families.”

Roger Harcourt, head of Shakespeare Martineau’s Nottingham hub, added: “We are pleased to be supporting Autism East Midlands. Autism is a complex condition. Despite it being common, it remains very difficult to achieve a diagnosis and access support. We’re lucky to have such a fantastic charity on our doorstep that provides vital services to the region.

“We’re committed to using business as a force for good for our people, clients, planet and communities. It’s important for us to support local causes that make real differences to the lives our others, and we’re looking forward to holding various fundraising events to raise money to support Autism East Midlands’ work.”