The Reading branch of professional services group Gateley has chosen its local hospital charity as its next partner.

Staff will take part in fundraising and volunteering for Royal Berks Charity throughout the year.

The charity supports the work of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation, across hospital and community centre locations in the county, including the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and the Townlands Memorial Hospital in Henley.

It was “the overwhelming choice” of the group’s Reading office, said Gateley.

“As part of Gateley’s responsible business strategy, each office annually nominates a local cause close to their heart to be their office charity,” said Andrew Peddie, corporate partner and Reading office head.

“We have seen and heard first-hand the impact that fundraising can have for the patients and families that pass through the hospitals supported by the Royal Berks Charity, and we are proud to be raising crucial funds to help with their amazing work.”

Recounting a recent visit from the charity’s corporate and gifts manager Joanne Somner, he said staff benefitted from “hearing stories of the impact that businesses can have by choosing to pledge their support to the charity, both financial and through volunteering opportunities”.

Gateley’s Reading office has previously supported Royal Berks Charity by raising funds for Babies In Buscot Support (BIBS), which focuses on the special care babies and their families receive in the Royal Berkshire Hospital, as well as donating more than £1,000 towards new garden furniture and furnishings for their stroke unit last year.

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