Fire Fighters new flame

Thames Valley accountants and business advisers James Cowper Kreston has been appointed auditors to The Fire Fighters Charity.

The charity helps over 4,500 serving and retired fire service personnel and their families every year providing rehabilitation, support and recuperation for those that have suffered injury, illness, stress or bereavement.  The Fire Fighters Charity also provides a dedicated helpline offering advice and guidance on a wider range of matters, and activity breaks for families with children with special care needs.

Mike Farwell, Partner, James Cowper Kreston adds: “We are delighted and proud to have been appointed to this terrific charity.  Whilst based in Basingstoke, the charity works with current and past fire fighters across the country and does an amazing job for men and women and their families who put their lives on the line daily.”

Martin Smith, Finance Director at The Fire Fighters Charity said: “We look forward to working with James Cowper Kreston.  The firm was selected because, first and foremost, they demonstrated that they could deliver an audit service that was of a high standard and competitively priced.  They are also committed to working closely with us throughout the year.”

The Fire Fighters Charity operates three residential centres – in the Lake District, Exeter and in Littlehampton, West Sussex – all funded through donations.  To find out more visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk.