Peterborough Business Support Board

trChairperson:
Chris Collier, Partner Rawlinsons Accountants.

Chris has been involved with the Peterborough Business Support Group since its inception in 1996 and is a key driver in its activity from his position as chairman.

Board Members:
Chris Collier, Rawlinsons
Carol Bunning, The Main Event
Colleen Gostick, Buckles
Chris Quinn, Clenergy
Farhana Butt, HC Solicitors
Pamela Dalgliesh, Milton Estates Ltd
Mandy Walters, Walters Ltd
Julie Bloodworth, Rawlinsons
Tony Green, Perkins
Bill Samuel. Resource 21 Ltd
James Wood, Peterborough Marriott Hotel
Karen Turpin, previously HC Solicitors
Martin Chilcott, Hotchilly
Simon Needham, Sun Fresh Produce
Andy Phillips
Peter Corder, Media Matters
Jon Burcham, Uffington Consultancy

Geographic area covered

The city of Peterborough is at the centre of the Support Group's district which extends to outlying villages, and towns including Stamford, Oundle, Huntingdon, Wisbech and Spalding.

About the board

The aim of the NSPCC Peterborough Business Support Group is to raise funds to directly benefit vulnerable local children and young people in the Greater Peterborough area.

The group is made up of individuals from a range of industries and sectors who use their influence, skills and commitment to raise funds to directly support NSPCC services in and around Peterborough - and to inspire others to do the same.

Since its formation in 1996, the group has staged dozens of events, engaged with hundreds of businesses and in 2012 reached the amazing milestone of £500,000 raised.

Every year the group organises a range of fundraising events, from balls to quizzes, each raising a substantial amount of money. As well as giving guests a platform to expand their business network they also promote the invaluable work done by the NSPCC.

"No-one can fail to be moved by the stories we hear of vulnerable children being given the chance to enjoy a happy childhood, free of fear. Everyone who comes to one of our events, donates a prize, bids for an auction lot, gives us their time, support or money is helping the charity work towards that in the local area. And while people's motives for getting involved are genuinely altruistic, the reward is the creation of a solid network of business people sharing the same ethics. It is also humbling to see businesses organising their own 'in-house' activities, raising substantial amounts of money to throw into our pot." - Chris Collier, Partner Rawlinsons Accountants.