Following a nomination from staff member James Webb, Ashfords LLP chose Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust as their charity partner of the year for 2013, kick-starting a tremendous fundraising drive and collectively raising more than £16,000.

“Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is a charity that is very close to my heart, having lost my sister Natalie to cervical cancer at the age of 26.

“Natalie discovered Jo’s while battling cancer, and she was keen for us to do what we could to support the charity after she passed away.

“Through the year we put together a committed focus group, which met on a monthly basis to discuss fundraising and raising the profile of Jo’s. We set a target of £12,000 which was quickly surpassed.

“We held a cycle-a-thon, a skittles evening, several dress down days, raffles and individual members of staff did lots of events too. As well as that, we had Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust leaflets and information booklets available for staff to take along with them to events, enabling them to discuss the charity with people outside of the firm.

“We are so pleased with the fundraising efforts and, more importantly, it allowed us to branch out into the community and introduce people to the charity and raise awareness, which was our main aim.

“I know it means a lot to the charity and it really has made all the difference.”