Over £50,000 Raised for Local Charities

Finders Keepers is truly thrilled to have exceeded their goal to raise £50,000 for three Oxfordshire charities. "TeamFK" - which comprises around 90 people - have taken part in a real variety of fundraising activities, from bake sales and quiz nights to collection buckets and skydiving.

Throughout 2022, TeamFK has been raising vital funds for Dementia Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire Mind and Sobell House Hospice in really creative ways: a team of three cycled from London to Paris; two groups climbed Snowdon (one overnight, one dressed as dinosaurs); many offices held static bike challenges; people ran various distances (in Oxfordshire and overseas); team members could 'buy' a duvet day by donating to charity; and most recently an online auction enabled people to buy their Christmas gifts and donate at the same time.

We've also helped in other ways, volunteering time at one charity's event and funding the creation video content for another charity. Our running total received a welcome injection in December, with many of our landlords donating a day's rent, which added over £11,000 to the pot and pushed us over our £50,000 target.

Emma Croft-Pearson, Associate Director, says "We wanted to celebrate our 50th year by achieving something positive for the communities that we have operated in since 1972. I have to say, that I am utterly humbled by the astounding efforts of our team members. We have all had a tough few years so to see this goal not only reached, but passed, is testament to our people's determination and passion."

Finders Keepers was founded in Oxfordshire and in their fifth decade of letting property in the county, the team felt inspired to set a bold goal to fundraise for local, Oxfordshire charities. You can see all the individual activities at www.justgiving.com/team/FK50th