Claritas Tax has been supporting KidsOut for over seven years and in that time we have had the pleasure of taking part in a range of activities to raise many thousands of pounds to support their vital cause; helping vulnerable children and mothers fleeing domestic abuse throughout the UK and giving them hope.
From buying presents for the children so that they have something to open at Christmas and attending black tie events, to raising funds by taking part in the London Marathon 2.6 Challenge and trekking all the way from our Birmingham Office to Tokyo, we have been privileged to help KidsOut make a difference in the lives of so many mothers and their children.
We also understand the importance of ‘giving something back’ to those communities in which we work, which is why we also like to take time out to volunteer and take part in local community initiatives. Through lockdown in May 2021, we all set ourselves a one-mile challenge and raised £939 for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Over the last 12 months, the Claritas team have been working hard to help raise money for KidsOut, as well as taking the opportunity to keep fit and healthy along the way.
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the number of years we have supported KidsOut as our chosen charity
£3,904
amount of money raised for KidsOut as part of the 2.6 challenge
9,525km
the distance travelled (virtually) from Birmingham to Tokyo
£446
worth of toys donated to KidsOut's 'Giving tree' appeal last Christmas
1,200km
the average distanced travelled each week by the 22 people involved
£969
Amount raised for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis in May 2021
We've been busy, giving something back by raising money and volunteering for good causes
Sam Giles, Tax Assistant at Claritas has helped to raise funds for KidsOut by taking part in a 'virtual' half marathon ahead over Easter. The event was a 'warm up' for the official London Royal parks half marathon now taking place in October 2021.
Sam has been training hard over lockdown and has racked up an impressive number of miles in preparation for this event. More impressive is the fact that he has already smashed his £250 target for the rearranged London Royal parks event now taking place in October, thanks to Covid.
Sam managed to cover the 13 miles in an amazing time of 1 hour 28 minutes!
Well done Sam - bring on the half marathon now!
At KidsOut they believe all children deserve fun and happiness in their lives and work every day to make it a reality. Whether they have escaped domestic violence or live daily in poverty, KidsOut provides disadvantaged children across the UK with exciting memories to cherish.
Through giving hope and building confidence in young people, KidsOut is helping to shape a better tomorrow.
To find out more about what we do, please get in touch.
