Thousands raised for Bury Hospice at WHN Solicitors’ tenth annual quiz

Lancashire law firm Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors has raised over £2,000 for Bury Hospice through its annual charity quiz night, as insolvency firm Begbies Traynor retained its quiz title.

More than 60 representatives from the North West business community attended the event, which was held at the Red Hall Hotel in Walmersley, near Bury, last month. They included WHN clients, suppliers and other partners, forming 13 teams which competed across seven rounds.

Begbies Traynor scored a total of 54 points, Munro Greenhalgh took second place with 50, while Deans Court Chambers was third.

Through the years, the event has raised money for a range of organisations close to the hearts of WHN’s staff and clients, including The Met and Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People. It has raised funds for Bury Hospice on several occasions.

A total of £2,245 from entry fees and a charity raffle on the night has now been donated to the hospice, which provides essential end-of-life care and support to local patients and their families.

Sara Beaumont, director, WHN Solicitors said: “Over the past decade, our annual quiz night has become a focal point in WHN’s and many of our clients and partners’ business calendars. It was great to welcome those who have supported the event through the years, as well as some new faces, for a great evening of networking and competition, while raising funds for such a worthy cause.

“WHN has had roots in Bury for nearly 250 years and the families of some of our staff and partners have lived in the area for generations. Many of them have personal connections with Bury Hospice so it’s heartening to be able to use our position to support a brilliant organisation. I’d like to thank everyone who joined or supported the evening.”

Bury Hospice has supported local people since 1991, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for patients and families across Bury. Its services include inpatient care, bereavement support, outpatient clinics and community outreach.

It relies heavily on local fundraising, retail and lottery income, volunteers and donations. It costs around £5 million a year to run the hospice, with only 17 per cent public funding. This makes community fundraising events an important source of support.

Nina Camplin, senior corporate fundraiser, Bury Hospice said: “As a small local charity, we help people with life-limiting conditions in their own homes or here at the hospice with important services at a time when they need us most. 

“WHN has always been very supportive of local charities, especially Bury Hospice, and the annual quiz is a fun competition but with our very special critical cause to support. My colleagues and I attended, finishing mid-table, but for us it was about meeting, talking and seeing the support and love in the room.

“It is testament to the groundswell of genuine love for the work of the hospice and we would like to thank WHN, its supporters and everyone involved, for a memorable and impactful night.”