Midlands family businesses raise thousands for charity

The Midlands' only Awards initiative to recognise family businesses and their leaders has raised over £4,000 for two charities supporting young enterprise and young people.

The not-for-profit Awards are run by independent insurance, financial, risk management and corporate finance firm and IFB member The Wilson Organisation.

Now in their second year, third generation family business Wilsons underwrites the Awards. The funds raised from the 2011 Awards will be split equally between their nominated charities -The Children's Society and The Willow Foundation.

Charlotte Perkins, Managing Director of The Wilson Organisation, explains: "Right from the outset, the Midlands Family Business Awards were intended as a not-for-profit initiative with all proceeds going to charity.

"Wilsons has long been a company committed to supporting charities through sponsorship, fundraising and mentoring, and the Awards are a great opportunity to further that commitment."

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