Headway Central Lancashire has been awarded £32,283.01 by RSM in Preston to continue its voluntary support service for adults who have suffered a brain injury and major trauma injury, their families, friends, and carers.
RSM Preston adopted Headway Central Lancashire as its annual charity partner in October 2023 and since then the firm has held fundraising events and donated items including Easter eggs and essential toiletries to the charity throughout the year.
The money raised will help us to continue providing daily advice and assistance including community sessions, welfare benefits support, legal advice, practical support regarding housing and finance, therapeutic workshops, a helpline, and an emergency fund for essential costs arising from sudden life changing situations.
Liz Bamber, Manager at Headway Central Lancashire, has led the charity since it began after her eldest son sustained a severe traumatic brain injury through a road traffic collision. She realised from her own family’s experience that the community was struggling to provide support to local families when they needed it the most and created a bespoke service for patients and their families as soon as they need it, and for as long as they need support.
Liz said: “We are delighted that RSM chose us, they have been absolutely amazing, with every colleague at RSM Preston taking part and donating. The incredible amount of over £32,000 raised was so much more than we expected, and we are very grateful to everyone. This funding will make a huge difference and is vital because it helps families to deal with sudden changes to their lives.”
Karen Musgrave at RSM, said: We are thrilled to support Headway as a local charity and believe our fundraising – which is helping Headway to help others – to be a fitting tribute to Karen’s memory.
An award to honour and remember RSM colleague Karen Christie has been set up by Headway Central Lancashire with the first recipient being chosen in December 2024.
