Former Chamber Training apprentices raise cash for The Myton Hospices
Two former apprentices from Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training have gone the extra mile for charity, raising more than £1,500 for The Myton Hospices and exemplifying the community spirit fostered during their training.
Matty Galland and Ryan Kent, now qualified accountants at Leigh Christou Ltd, completed the Kenilworth Half Marathon to support the charity, which provides vital care for people and families facing terminal illness.
With generous support from colleagues, friends and the unfailing generosity of Leigh Christou clients, the pair raised £1,560, bringing Leigh Christou’s total fundraising to an impressive £10,870. A cheque presentation was recently held at the Coventry office, where Martin Watts, Corporate Fundraiser at The Myton Hospices, accepted the donation from Matty and Ryan.
Leigh Christou Ltd, a well-established firm of chartered certified accountants and business advisers based in Coventry, has a long-standing partnership with Chamber Training, supporting numerous apprentices over the years. The firm provides audit, accountancy, taxation and business advisory services to a wide range of clients across the region and is known for its commitment to developing future talent within the financial sector.
Both Matty and Ryan began their AAT apprenticeship training with Chamber Training and have since progressed to become ACCA-qualified accountants, continuing to grow within the Leigh Christou team. Current trainees at Leigh Christou include Madison Reynolds (AAT Level 4) and Kurt Smith, who recently completed AAT Level 3.
Fiona Drake at Leigh Christou Ltd, said: “We’re extremely proud of Matty and Ryan for their dedication and community spirit. Their success, along with that of our current and former trainees, reflects our values of supporting professional growth while giving back to the community.”
Nicky Cheshire, Business Development Manager at Chamber Training, added: “Leigh Christou’s ongoing partnership with Chamber Training is a fantastic example of how employers and apprentices can work together to achieve great things. From raising vital funds for charity to nurturing the next generation of qualified accountants, their success stories truly demonstrate the power of vocational training.
“This initiative forms part of Chamber Training’s wider commitment to community engagement and career development, showcasing how apprentices and employers across Coventry and Warwickshire create lasting, positive change. It also highlights how Chamber Training graduates carry the skills and values gained through their programmes into their workplaces and communities, making a meaningful difference long after completion.”
To find out more about Chamber Training please visit www.cw-chambertraining.co.uk/ or to hear more news from Leigh Christou visit https://www.leigh-christou.co.uk/home