KPMG UK raises over £1m for Marie Curie
In September this year, 300 staff also abseiled 15 storeys of the firm’s London headquarters in Canary Wharf to raise a further £73k
KPMG UK has raised over £1m for Marie Curie, two years after staff voted for a partnership with the end-of-life charity.
The firm’s flagship Big Walks, which took place in the summer months, were a key contributor to the total raised so far. This year, 5,300 staff at the firm collectively travelled 94,000km to raise over £320k. This surpassed the £222k raised the prior year.
In September this year, 300 staff also abseiled 15 storeys of the firm’s London headquarters in Canary Wharf to raise a further £73k.
The total raised for Marie Curie so far could help fund 43,000 hours of vital nursing care for someone with a terminal illness.
As a result, the firm now aims to build on this success, both in terms of fundraising and pro bono work before the partnership draws to a close in September 2024.
Rachel Hopcroft, head of corporate affairs at KPMG UK, said: “KPMG UK’s partnership with Marie Curie to date has been fantastic, and I’m so proud of everything we have achieved together. Thousands of KPMG colleagues have enthusiastically engaged with the partnership through a variety of fundraising, volunteering and pro bono initiatives.
“Marie Curie’s work has an immeasurable impact on the lives of people affected by terminal illness, death and bereavement across the UK and it’s a cause that resonates with so many of us at KPMG UK. I’ve really enjoyed working with the Marie Curie team and we’re so excited to see what we can do together over the coming year.”
Matthew Read, chief executive of Marie Curie, added: “We are absolutely delighted at Marie Curie that our partnership with KPMG has raised such an astonishing total in just two years. When we first announced our partnership back in late 2021, all of us at Marie Curie were thrilled with the prospect of a new flagship partnership.
“The impact this will have on the people we support is staggering and £1m could fund over 43,000 nursing hours. My huge gratitude to KPMG colleagues for making a true difference to the lives of families across the UK living with terminal illness. Thank you for continuing to fundraise and support Marie Curie’s mission and work to close the gap in end-of-life care.”
