A team of 130 lawyers and staff from Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King have completed a 200 mile walk in 10 days, raising more than £18,000 for four charities.
The Step Ahead Challenge connected all six of the firm’s offices. Starting in Bath, it took the participants on a cross-country route through North East Somerset, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire before finishing at the its London office near St Paul’s Cathedral.
The walk aimed to raise money – and awareness – for Royds Withy King’s 2017-2019 chosen charities Bath Mind, Doing it for Dan, SeeSaw and Mind in the City voted for by staff.
Real estate team partner Greg Callard, who chairs the firm’s dedicated charities group, said: “The Step Ahead Challenge has been a fantastic event that people from across the firm have been able to get involved with, each completing different legs of the route to raise money for our chosen charities.
“Our walkers took on the challenge, completing the walk and stopping off at our Swindon, Marlborough and Oxford offices, before being greeted by supporters as they undertook the final leg through central London.
“We’re proud to have taken on this challenge in aid of our chosen charities, which are all doing amazing work to help support people from all walks of life in the communities we serve.”
Corporate social responsibility is a core value for Royds Withy King and an inherent part of the firm’s culture. Partners and staff are heavily involved in a wide range of charitable and community-led initiatives throughout the year.
The team reached its target of £15,000 but is still raising funds to boost the charities’ coffers. Donations can be made by visiting their fundraising page
Pictured: The Royds Withy King Step Ahead Challenge team at their trek’s end in London
