Welcome to the Hope Against Cancer Business Newsletter.
The October Hope Business Lunch is sponsored by CBA Business Solutions and we would like to thank them for their generous support.
Find out more about CBA Business Solutions on the back cover of this newsletter.
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Hope Business Club is now presented in partnership with the Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust – supported by Mattioli Woods.
The objectives of this partnership are to strengthen ties with the business community, increase awareness of local cancer research initiatives and the importance of financial planning in supporting such causes, and to generate financial support for local cancer research through joint events and initiatives.
As our partnership evolves with the Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust it is a fantastic time to be a part of Hope’s Business Club.
Since the last Business newsletter, we have welcomed James Greenlees as our new Chair of Trustees and Rob Marsh as the Vice Chair. After 10 fantastic years Rick Moore stepped back from the position and has become the President of the Charity.
We have also introduced a new tier system for the Business Club. This is designed to allow each member to support the charity in a way that suits them.
The support of business is a vital foundation for the continuity of the innovative cancer research and world-class care that we fund.
To showcase this incredible work we have released our latest Impact Report. We have physical copies available at the Business Club Lunch or on request. The print cost of these copies was generously sponsored by Noble Day Associates.
We also have digital copies available via our website: www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk/impact-report
Meet the Speakers
Dr Rebecca Allsopp
Dr Allsopp is a Translational Cancer Researcher at the University of Leicester, specialising in liquid biopsy. Her work harnesses advanced sequencing platforms to explore a range of potential markers in the blood which can support the development of earlier detection methods and guided treatments.
Mr Michael Seach
Michael works for the British clothing retailer Boden, who recently donated to Hope Against Cancer. He attended the Hope Cancer Trials Centre between January 2019 and July 2020 and will speak about his experience and his journey.
In partnership with the Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust – supported by Mattioli Woods
Building financial security while supporting life-changing causes
When it comes to financial planning, most families focus on the immediate concerns: paying the mortgage, saving for their children’s education, and building a comfortable retirement fund. However, the most successful financial strategies often incorporate a broader vision that extends beyond personal wealth accumulation to include meaningful charitable giving and community support.
The recent partnership between Hope Against Cancer and the Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust –supported by Mattioli Woods – demonstrates how thoughtful financial planning can create ripple effects that benefit both families and society. This collaboration highlights an important principle: when we plan our finances effectively, we create opportunities not just for our own security but for supporting causes that matter to us.
The foundation of family financial planning
Effective financial planning begins with understanding your family’s unique circumstances and goals. This means taking a comprehensive view of your current financial position, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. From there, it’s about creating a roadmap that addresses both short-term needs and long-term objectives.
Pensions remain one of the most crucial elements of this planning. With the ongoing changes to pension legislation meaning many of us are having to reconsider our retirement strategy to incorporate potentially higher Inheritance Tax (IHT), families need to be more proactive than ever in ensuring their retirement income will be adequate.
For many families, inheritance planning is equally important. This isn’t just about minimising Inheritance Tax, although that’s certainly a consideration. It’s about ensuring that wealth passes smoothly between generations and that your family’s values are preserved alongside your financial assets. This might include setting up trusts, making lifetime gifts, or establishing charitable legacies that reflect what matters most to your family.
The role of professional guidance
The complexity of modern financial planning means that professional advice is more valuable than ever. With constantly evolving tax legislation, changing pension rules, and an increasingly sophisticated range of investment options, families benefit enormously from working with experienced financial advisers who can navigate these complexities on their behalf.
The best advisers don’t just focus on the numbers. They take time to understand their clients’ values, aspirations, and concerns, creating bespoke strategies that reflect what truly matters to each family. This might mean prioritising capital growth for younger families, focusing on income generation for those approaching retirement, or developing sophisticated succession planning for established businesses. When families work with experienced advisers who understand both the technical aspects of wealth management and the personal values that drive their clients’ decisions, the results can be transformative. It’s this combination of technical expertise and personal understanding that enables families to build financial security while also pursuing their broader goals and supporting causes they care about.
Integrating charitable giving into financial planning
One of the most rewarding aspects of comprehensive financial planning is the ability to incorporate charitable giving in a tax-efficient manner. This might involve regular donations to causes you care about, legacy giving through your will, or more sophisticated arrangements like charitable remainder trusts.
The partnership between Hope Against Cancer and the Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust – supported by Mattioli Woods – exemplifies this approach. Both the trust and Mattioli Woods’ core values of community, diversity and compassion demonstrate how charitable giving can be integrated into a broader philosophy of wealth stewardship. Their support for cancer research initiatives shows how strategic philanthropy can address causes that touch every family.
Building long-term wealth with purpose
The most successful financial plans are those that balance personal security with broader social impact. This means building sufficient wealth to protect your family’s future while also creating opportunities to support causes that align with your values.
Mattioli Woods’ track record of raising £500,000 for charitable efforts alongside its core business of managing client investments demonstrates this balance in action. Its 30+ years of experience in financial planning, combined with its commitment to community engagement, shows how businesses can create value for clients while contributing to society.
Looking ahead
As families navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape, the importance of holistic planning becomes ever more apparent. This means thinking beyond simple wealth accumulation to consider how financial decisions can create positive outcomes for families and communities alike.
This collaboration represents a powerful model for how thoughtful financial planning can drive both personal security and social impact. Through joint events, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, the business community can play a vital role in supporting life-changing research while building stronger, more connected communities.
Ultimately, the best financial plans are those that reflect not just our monetary goals, but our deepest values and aspirations for the future.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our dedicated Hope Business Club members. Your support is one of the main pillars on which the continuity of Hope Against Cancer and our funding of world-class local cancer research and care is built.
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In May this year we launched the new tier system for the Business Club allowing members the opportunity to support Hope Against Cancer in a way that suits them best.
We hugely appreciate every member of the Club and their support.
Gold members receive, among other things: Prominent features at our business events and x2 free tickets to the Business Lunch.
We have a PDF on our website outlining the full structure and details: www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk/business-club
Mattioli Woods have joined the Business Club as Gold members.
Mattioli Woods offers a range of wealth management solutions. Whether you’re here for you and your family, your business or your clients, we can help.
Ian and Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust have joined the Business Club as Gold members.
We aim to help develop opportunities for those in need to fully participate in a caring and compassionate society.
Harborough Portas joined the Business Club in May as Gold members.
Harborough Portas is an independent and privately owned commercial insurance broker that provides a one-to-one approach to business. We provide commercial insurance to SMEs and larger corporate organisations. Our experts work closely with clients to understand risk exposure in every business area. Our strong partnerships with leading insurers mean we provide bespoke solutions for all your business insurance needs.
We were delighted when the following businesses upgraded their existing membership to Gold.
CBA Business Solutions are a specialist insolvency, recovery and turnaround firm, assisting SME’s nationwide. Our comprehensive range of services provide trusted advice and support to businesses at every stage of its life cycle.
Mark J Rees LLP is a proactive independent firm of Chartered Accountants, Business Advisers and Tax Specialists based in Leicester.
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Silver Business Club members
Silver members receive, among other things: High features at our business events and x2 free tickets to the Business Lunch.
We have a PDF on our website outlining the full structure and details: www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk/business-club
DG Legal joined the Business Club in April as a Silver member.
DG Legal provide a range of services to legal organisations, including applying for new firm authorisation with the SRA, BSB and IAA, assistance with obtaining and maintaining Lexcel, SQM and CQS accreditation and guidance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations. They have developed high quality compliance software to assist firms in complying with the SRA Standards and Regulations and are currently developing email tracking and security software.
DG Legal also present premier training courses and free legal and practice management webinars throughout the year to help legal practitioners keep abreast of legal and professional developments.
Arch Creative joined the Business Club in May as a Silver member.
Arch Creative is an independent design studio who produce great content: powerful brands, multi-channel campaigns, results-driven social, exciting motion and immersive experiences.
We believe in the power of design to drive positive change, building brands with purpose, getting people talking and transforming businesses. We execute ideas which connect with your audience’s hearts and minds, producing campaigns which educate, disrupt and inspire, and creating incredible customer experiences.
Danaher and Walsh have joined the Business Club as Silver members.
We were delighted when the following businesses upgraded their existing membership to Silver.
Cunningtons Chartered Certified Accountants are dedicated to providing tailored financial, business and taxation services to SME’s and individuals across the UK and beyond, providing opportunities for clients to grow, achieve success and financial security.
We believe that your business’s greatest asset is your people and we want to help you to look after them. We are an employee benefits agency that advise and manage a range of benefits designed to keep employees healthy, effectively manage sickness and absence and improve employee engagement.
We work together to make the extraordinary a reality. Our multi-disciplinary consultancy teams deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for clients and communities for generations to come.
Noble Day Associates ensure a high-quality visitor experience through focused planning, task-specific management and detailed coordination of projects from feasibility to operations. This is achieved through the management of highly experienced personnel who meet the specific requirements of the scope of works.
Danaher and Walsh are Civil Engineers operating in the East Midlands, Midlands and Eastern England. We take pride in upholding our well-established reputation for consistently delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of excellence.
We are privileged to welcome the following members to the Business Club.
Konsileo is a UK commercial insurance broker with local contacts across the UK and in Leicestershire. Since our formation in 2015, we’ve disrupted the insurance landscape by giving our brokers the freedom, resources, and technology they need to truly protect their clients. Our success has been rapid and well recognised, in 2024 we were crowned both Employer Broker of the Year and Commercial Lines Broker of the Year.
There’s no doubt that your telecoms and IT infrastructure is the backbone of your organisation and you probably want it to work as efficiently as possible so you can concentrate on doing what you do best – running your business.
Established in 1986, Dalycom has helped businesses of all sizes and sectors become more agile, productive and customer focused using our expertise. Our aim is to ensure you have the most suitable, innovative and cost-effective business solution.
Vertu Toyota Leicester is a trusted local Toyota dealership, dedicated to providing exceptional service and a wide range of new and used Toyota vehicles. We pride ourselves on offering expert advice, reliable aftersales care, and a customer-first approach in everything we do. We also have a dedicated Fleet Specialist Department, focused on supporting local businesses in finding the right vehicles to meet their operational needs. Whether you’re looking to reduce emissions, cut costs, or expand your fleet, our team is here to provide tailored solutions and ongoing support to keep your business moving.
Dan Carter Financial Planning works with individuals, families and businesses where we craft tailored, holistic plans for lasting financial strength, wellbeing and resilience. Advice areas include investment and retirement planning, property purchases, and protection.
We work with clients over the long-term, helping them to spend less time worrying about finances and more time focusing on what brings them joy - whether that’s family, career, or personal passions.
If you’re looking for signs and graphics for your business or organisation then Signs Express (Leicester and Loughborough) is the right place for you.
Our state-of-the-art unit is able to supply an extensive range of business signage including vehicle graphics and wraps, interior and exterior signs for shops and businesses, both illuminated and non illuminated. Directional and way-finding signs, labels and stickers, bespoke printed wallpaper, window graphics, health & safety signage, exhibition signage and much more.
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If Alice Can, Anyone Can
On the August bank holiday weekend, 77 riders took part in a cycle challenge which took them from Old Dalby to Sheringham in one day to raise money for Hope Against Cancer.
The riders set off at 5.30am and made their way to four pit stops before they started arriving in Sheringham from 4pm. It was a perfect day for riding and by the time evening fell they had reached their fund-raising goal.
The ride was organised by Alice Greaves from Old Dalby with support from the team at Hope Against Cancer and a host of volunteers and sponsors.
Alice’s fundraising efforts have seen her win a Furnley House Award, the ‘Stacey’s Wings of Inspiration Award’ at the Butterfly Breast Cancer Awards, an invitation to meet King Charles III, a BBC Make A Difference Award, and she is a finalist for a Pride of Britain Award.
Nigel Rose, CEO at Hope Against Cancer, said that “Alice is one of the bravest, most courageous and determined young woman that many of us will ever meet. This money will be transformational for our experts at the Leicester Cancer Research Centre.”
Alice said, “the day was spectacular. I just want to thank everyone who has supported, sponsored, donated and rode with us.”
The day’s headline sponsor was NFU Mutual, alongside a host of others. We would like to specifically thank the following Business Club members and HOPE supporters for their contributions.
The Cradock Arms: When we put out a call on social media for a food donation for the finish line party The Cradock Arms answered in spectacular style. They provided incredible food and a range of drinks too! Not only that, Jonny Wainwright took to his pedals and participated in the ride!
Noble Day Associates: Sponsored the rider’s jerseys and had their logo feature prominently on the front and the back
Soar Valley Press: There was an unfortunate last-minute emergency with some of the printing. A quick phone call to Soar Valley Press 48 hours before go-time and, not only were they able to produce prints with incredible speed, but they donated it all too!
CBA: Congratulations Steven Glanvill from CBA for completing the ride, and for raising a fantastic £830!
Long term supporter FMB: At every Hope Against Cancer cycle challenge since 2015 there has been a bright red van quietly following at the back of the group, there to keep the bikes running safely and all the riders riding.
Without Simon and FMB Cycles none of the rides could have happened in the same safe and smooth way they did.
Simon and the team stepped up again for this incredible ride.
And, Alice’s father: DG Landscape Design and Construction. Thank you to everyone that volunteered, supported and donated along the way.
With money still coming in, the total, at time of writing, stands at a mind-blowing £ 114,148!
Thank you for your support
On what was possibly the hottest day of the year so far, 24 teams took to the beautiful greens of Luffenham Heath Golf Club in support of HOPE.
The drinks buggy was immediately in high demand, and everyone had a great day!
Many congratulations to the winning team, Galliford Try!
The event raised just shy of £20,000!
Our Golf Day – sponsors:
The Anthony James Golf Society “is not just about hitting the greens; it’s about expanding your professional horizons whilst unwinding in a relaxed yet productive environment.”
And they’re raising money for HOPE!
If you would like to learn more and get involved, visit: ajibl.com/about/golf-society/
In June, Hegarty held an excellent golf day at Glen Gorse Golf Club and supported Hope Against Cancer as one of their chosen charities.
We were absolutely delighted to receive a cheque for £1000 from the day!
On 19th September, 360 Autoleasing East Midlands held a golf day to fundraise for HOPE.
It was a great day with 15 teams taking part and raised an amazing £7500!
A special thank you goes to Trophiesplusmedals for this beautiful winner’s trophy.
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Fisher German LLP is celebrating their 25th anniversary. To commemorate this, they have launched the Big 25 Challenge. This is an event designed to bring together all colleagues from across their offices in a celebratory effort and to raise money for 25 charities across the country.
Each of Fisher German’s offices have chosen a charity and we are incredibly grateful to the Market Harborough office for choosing Hope Against Cancer.
On 4th April 2026, Dr Cathy Brown and Andrew Brown will leave Land’s End on the first leg of a 1,103 mile walk to John o’ Groats in aid of Hope Against Cancer.
Cathy will be taking a sabbatical from running her own business to walk the full distance over 96 days. Andrew will join her on the first and final quarter of the route and be a crucial member of the support team, alongside family and friends. This is an incredible undertaking, and we are very grateful for this amazing support.
Pick Everard, who Andrew works for, have pledged their support of this impressive fundraiser.
To sponsor Cathy and Andrew as they take on the longest walk on our island and support vital local cancer research and care, please visit: www.justgiving.com/ page/cathy-brown-5
Following a donation from the head office, staff at Boden’s Leicester distribution centre were asked to choose which charities it went to. Hope Against Cancer was fortunate enough to be one of the beneficiaries. Thank you very much to Boden for this wonderful donation.
On a beautiful June evening at the Ausden Clark Arena, the Lutterworth ‘Never Have Beens’ hosted Bakers Environmental Solutions in a charity football match that promised action, laughter, and some tired legs by the end – and it did not disappoint!
Watched by a crowd of almost 100, the evening raised a fantastic £511.31.
Lewis Baker said, “It was great to put on an event supporting a charity close to many and one the whole of Bakers got behind in making a success!”
Divyesh Patel, a member of staff at Business Club member, DalyCom, recently completed the Big Half marathon in London. It was a hot, busy and tough run but Divyesh finished in a good time and raised money for Hope while doing so.
