Following the firm’s announcement to support women’s sport in the South West, we’re delighted to see that Team Bath Netball have got off to an amazing start this season, and are on top of the league.
Haines Watts is a Superleague Principal Sponsor of the team and plays an active part in supporting not just the elite side, but also the pathway of young and talented netballers across the region through Team Bath’s academy sites in Truro, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Hartpury, Glastonbury, Salisbury and Blandford Forum.
Geoffrey Fairclough, said: “We have both staff and clients who are already netball fans and this felt like a way of showing support for them, too. We have watched the growth of netball in our region and the strength, determination and professionalism of the women behind Team Bath Netball who are making this a true South West success story on the national stage. We hope to help them continue to flourish on this journey.”
Team Bath Netball franchise manager Alicia John added: “At a time when women’s sport is feeling the impact of Covid cutbacks more significantly than men’s sport, we are delighted to make such an exciting announcement of funding and support. We will be able to form a true partnership with Haines Watts which will include an exchange of skills and expertise between business and sport at all levels.”
“Matt Bracher, the Managing Partner of the Bristol office of Haines Watts, said ‘Being an ex-University of Bath graduate, it seemed fitting that the Bristol office supported young and talented people in a location to which I’m connected. Having played rugby at the University, we had the support of Bath Rugby Club and so I know how important it is to have the encouragement to enable development and success. The standard of Team Bath Netball is way beyond anything I was ever involved in, so to contribute in any way we can is very exciting.” All images courtesy of Ben Lumley Vitality Netball Superleague.
All images courtesy of Ben Lumley Vitality Netball Superleague.
With the new challenges of blending office and home-working, companies need to try even harder to stay connected and to create engaging working conditions. Haines Watts is no different and this year an amazing 63 percent of our colleagues had their say by participating in the annual b Heard Best Companies survey. This revealed significant improvements across all eight measured areas, especially with regards to personal development, fair deal and leadership.
Managing partner Donna Bulmer, said: “This year our improvements have been acknowledged and we have moved from ‘One to Watch’ status to a 1-star business, and that’s thanks to the dedication and hard work of the teams across the UK and shows the direct impact of what having a shared values-based culture can have on the success of an organisation.
“While we are very proud of our first star, we wouldn’t be Haines Watts if we weren’t continually looking to adapt and improve for our teams and our clients. That’s why we will be putting an even bigger emphasis on better communication, collaboration and on bringing our values to life over the coming year.”
While gaining a 1-star Best Companies Accreditation, which reflects ‘very good’ levels of employee engagement, is a significant milestone for Haines Watts, striving for that next star is in our DNA.
Haines Watts offices have always been at the heart of their local communities, and with a series of Giving Back initiatives in 2020, have raised over £24,000 for 27 charities across the UK.
The last twelve months have been tough, but the Haines Watts teams pulled together and found innovative ways to raise money for those most in need. From bake sales to Christmas jumper days, sponsored haircuts, marathons, quizzes, and more, the teams gave it their all.
The Stronger Together wellbeing initiative saw a staggering 266 people from across Haines Watts take part in the ‘Around the World’ challenge – running, cycling, walking and even dancing the circumference of the globe.
Some members of the Haines Watts team went even further than simply collecting money for charity. Inspired by a recent trip to Nepal where she witnessed the plight of women and girls with limited access to hygiene, Alison in the East Midlands team collected a whopping 8kg of bras and pants to be sent directly to people who would otherwise have no access to underwear.
To build on the exceptional work carried out by our people across the business over the last 12 months, we will soon be announcing a new national charity partner, bringing together all of the hard work of our teams to support a charity which underpins our values and ambitions.
Haines Watts is delighted to be supporting the first ‘Reach Next Generation’ Girls Summit on June 26th 2021 held at DLD College, London. REACH is the brainchild of leading Sky Sports presenter Sarah Stirk, who believes that the path for women to reach the top of their career potential has often far too many barriers and obstacles. REACH aims to create a new platform based on collaboration, helping women of all ages and backgrounds to reach their goals.
In addition to the annual REACH summit for female leaders and entrepreneurs, Sarah is now hosting a similar event for 11 – 14 year old girls to help them on their path to success.
Sarah Stirk added “It was always our intention to look at how we could support the next generation and this unique summit for young girls will do just that. It will be a safe space where we will help, inspire and motivate the women leaders of the future”