Date posted: 22nd Apr 2025
Leading regional accountancy firm, Clive Owen LLP has announced a significant new partnership with The Angel Trust, solidifying its commitment to supporting the local community. The firm has become a corporate partner, pledging vital resources to bolster The Angel Trust’s ongoing efforts to provide assistance and support to those in need across County Durham.
Clive Owen LLP, which has offices across the North East and Yorkshire chose to support the Bishop Auckland based charity, after working with its staff over the Christmas period to collect over £700 worth of toys for a Toy Appeal. The charity offers support and guidance to vulnerable adults and children across the North East. Recently recognised as Charity of the Year at the County Durham Together Awards, it runs a calendar of events and fundraisers throughout the year.
The charity’s staff and volunteers operate a range of services including a foodbank, clothing centre and an affordable coffee shop. It has also recently opened a safe-space hub, which is open for 24/7 support allowing a place for vulnerable people to seek refuge and guidance on a range of issues from dealing with debt to overcoming addictions.
Clive Owen LLP has always had a long history of supporting charities, with a particular focus in recent years thanks to the launch of an internal sustainability team that is responsible for fundraising and volunteering. Having raised over £10,000 for charities across 2024, the firm is keen to continue its efforts in the new year.
Carl Wright, partner and sustainability lead for the firm said, “It is an honour to be a Corporate Partner of such a fantastic organisation. We already have some exciting opportunities for volunteering and fundraising set up to help the charity with its plans to expand its service offering. The Angel Trust does some great work with local people, tackling important issues such as child poverty and mental health, and we are very proud to be supporting the team with these initiatives.’
Clair McGregor, Chief Executive of the Angel Trust said, ‘Having a firm like Clive Owen on board is so beneficial to our team. Having support throughout the year through both financial and voluntary aid allows us to prioritise helping local people. Our charity prides itself on being for the people, whether its emergency accommodation or helping an elderly person to set up a bank account, we will always lend a hand to those in need.’
Clive Owen will be working with the Trust throughout 2025 and beyond, through a range of schemes and initiatives including setting up a clothing bank drop off zone and participating in the Great North Run.
Find out more about the Angel Trust here.
