Out & about: 21 September 2023

Swim for charity

Matthew Tyson the chief executive officer of Richard Place Dobson accountancy firm has raised £1 750 for the Crawley and East Grinstead Foodbank Partnerships. This feat was accomplished through a half marathon swim in the Thames.

The funds raised by Matthew have been dedicated to providing food packages for families in need. These contributions will serve as a lifeline to those struggling with the increasing hardships brought about by recent times.

Matthew said: ‘As somebody who is lucky enough to have never had to worry about being fed this is my own personal way of trying to help raise awareness of the increasing number of not-so-lucky people.’

Cooper Parry expands practice

Cooper Parry has acquired Haines Watts London and its associated audit and advisory businesses across the South East and the Midlands.

The deal adds 11 offices across London the south Birmingham and...