dbfb enters new era with impressive office refit

Cransley Hospice Trust in new fundraising partnership

Cransley Hospice Trust are thrilled to have signed their first new business partnership agreement with one of Northamptonshire’s leading accountancy firms, Elsby and Co.

Anyone booking an appointment with James Pearson of Elsby Estate Planning will be asked to make a £5 donation to reserve their meeting, there will be no admin fee and 100% of the booking fee will go to the charity.

Rachel Herrick, director of income generation for Cransley Hospice Trust, said: “Being the chosen charity by Elsby & Co is fantastic, especially as this is a very big year for us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary and we wholly appreciate their support.

“We have an exciting fundraising calendar planned, including the #25for25 challenge where we are asking businesses to dream up their own fundraising ideas around the number 25. We are aiming to raise an additional £250,000 from the campaign to support essential end of life services for our community and we want people to continue to have free access to high quality, hospice and end of life care if they need it, together we can be there for the next 25 years!”

Cransley Hospice Trust is committed to raising funds that will support and develop the delivery of hospice and end of life services to the community of North Northamptonshire.

For further information about the business benefits of supporting a charity please get in touch with the fundraising team on 03000 274040, fundraising@cransleyhospice.org.uk or www.cransleyhospice.org.uk

As dbfb enters its 25th year, the Northampton-based telecoms company has undergone a huge office refurbishment and expansion on the very same business park where it all began.

The revamp marks a huge milestone for the growing company, with more space for the expanding team, including new collaborative workspaces and a large communal kitchen area. A state-of-the-art tech suite has also been introduced meaning customers can come and view the conferencing products which dbfb offer, in person and try them out for themselves.

With their first office opening in Moulton Park back in 1995, dbfb has become an established member of the Northampton community. They pride themselves on partnering with and supporting local businesses, sponsoring NTFC academy and NTFC Women’s team and recently chose Cynthia Spencer Hospice as the company’s charity of the year.

Workplace and sustainability director Jess Ansell said: “Having looked around at different office plots in our efforts to expand, it became clear to dbfb that their true roots remained at Moulton Park, and they decided to stay and refurb their current office, as well as purchasing unit 4 on the same park, which is opposite their current building.

“Staying in the same place where the business began makes it all the more special. Investing in our people is a key part of our business plan and that’s exactly what this office refurbishment is to dbfb.

“It is designed to inspire our people, so they understand their value to us and to promote a workplace of collaboration and stimulation. We have invested in low energy and smart energy technology wherever possible, plus other green initiatives, to future proof the space and as part of our larger sustainability commitments which is extremely important to all at dbfb.

“We are delighted with the results, and we are beginning to see the impact already.”