Leading accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO NI, has presented £20,000 to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, marking the successful conclusion of a two‑year charity corporate partnership.
The impressive total was raised through a wide range of staff‑led fundraising events, initiatives and challenges, hitting the firm’s target set in 2024. All funds raised will go directly towards supporting the charity’s lifesaving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.
Commenting on the achievement, Ciara Hughes, HR Manager, BDO NI, said: “We are incredibly proud of the funds and awareness this brilliant partnership has generated over the past two years. Our people embraced every challenge with real enthusiasm, from skydives and fire walks to marathon teams, runway runs and seasonal office fundraisers.
“Our Tax Partner, Lorraine Nelson, participated in a challenging ‘rowathon’ for the cause, rowing the equivalent distance of crossing the English Channel more than four times in a month! The high level of engagement demonstrated by the entire firm really highlighted our commitment to supporting the community and upholding our core values.
“Air Ambulance NI provides a service that is simply vital. Having seen first‑hand the skill and specialist nature of their work, we are thrilled to have been able to support their operations in such a meaningful way and the charity has been a true pleasure to work with,” Ciara said.
Colleen Milligan, Business Development Manager at Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, commented: “The incredible support from the team at BDO Northern Ireland over the past two years has helped fund almost three days of our Air Ambulance service, enabling us to deliver critical care to patients when every second counts.
“Their enthusiasm, generosity and commitment to fundraising have played a meaningful role in helping us bring hospital-level care directly to people at the scene of serious incidents. We are extremely grateful for their support and thank everyone at BDO Northern Ireland for the energy they brought to the partnership and want to wish them every success with their next chosen charity partner.”BDO NI is expected to announce its next charity partner in the coming weeks.