Charity: Dine founder takes on national Three Peaks; Law firm has charity in Mind; Solicitors back sports club

DAN GILL, the founder of Leeds-based bespoke catering and event management company Dine, is taking on the Three Peak Challenge in aid of the Leeds Community Foundation.

On June 18 and 19, Mr Gill will attempt the gruelling challenge of climbing Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis all within 24 hours.

The Leeds Community Foundation brings together local philanthropists with local organisations and community groups who need funding and other resources in order to support good causes in the city.  

Dine is a member of the Foundation’s 100 Club and has raised more than £15,000 in the past few years to help community projects across the city.

Mr Gill said: “At Dine, we think it is really important to give something back to your local community. I have previously completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks, but wanted to take on a bigger challenge to raise even more money for a cause that is close to my heart.

“I have been in training since the beginning of the year. I climbed Ben Nevis earlier in the year and Scafell Pike just a couple of weeks ago. I also enjoy cycling to work in order to keep fit.”

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BLACKS Solicitors continues to support local amateur sports clubs with the sponsorship of Drighlington ARLFC.

The partnership is expected to last for two years and was set up by Blacks corporate and commercial partner David Paterson, who has strong links with the club.   

He said: “I am from Drighlington and played for the first team when I was younger, so I am happy to support the club where I can. We are thrilled to sponsor and support Drighlington ARLFC for the forthcoming seasons and wish them all the best.”

Drighlington ARLFC is the latest sports club to be sponsored by Blacks, which has a long history of supporting grass roots sports clubs in the Leeds and Bradford area.

Coach at Drighlington ARLFC, Richard Gardner, said: “The financial and personal support from Blacks is a huge asset to the team and its followers.  We are very grateful for their support and look forward to working with Blacks to further develop the future of the club and kids that play here.”

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LAW firm Addleshaw Goddard has chosen mental health charity Mind as its principal charity partner.

The two-year long partnership will see fundraising activity take place across the firm’s three UK offices in London, Leeds and Manchester as it aims to raise money and awareness of the charity.

Colleagues at the firm will be raising money through a range of different events, including sporting challenges, bake sales and themed events. The firm will also promote wellbeing in the workplace through activities such as mindfulness classes.

Mind was chosen as the firm’s charity following a vote among the firm’s 1300 partners and colleagues, where Mind was the clear winner. The partnership aligns with AG’s wellbeing programme, which has a focus on mental health awareness.

Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Money raised during the partnership will fund the charity’s work as well as campaigning to secure a better deal for everybody who experiences a mental health problem.

Charles Penney, senior partner of Addleshaw Goddard, said: “We are delighted that our colleagues have chosen to support Mind as our principal charity partner and are very excited to support their essential work.

“AG is committed to colleague wellbeing, so we are pleased that our partnership with Mind will not just bring opportunities to raise funds, but also raise awareness around mental health issues.”