ProHelp in the East Midlands
ProHelp is a national network of over 800 professional firms who make a difference in the community by offering free advice and support to local community groups and voluntary organisations. ProHelp is delivered through 33 local groups across the country with member firms, both large and small, undertaking one-off projects and contributing to advice surgeries and workshops.
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Derbyshire ProHelp
Derbyshire ProHelp is currently chaired by Lisa Richards, Partner at accountancy firm Smith Cooper. The group consists of 23 members. Last year member firms provided £65,500 worth of professional support to voluntary organisations in need within the local community.
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Leicestershire and Rutland ProHelp
Leicestershire ProHelp has 25 local firms in membership who delivered over £138,000 worth of pro bono support in the past year. The group celebrated its 5th anniversary this year. This ProHelp is run by Leicestershire Cares and is chaired by Toby Preston.
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Lincolnshire ProHelp
Lincolnshire ProHelp was set up in 2002 to provide professional and strategic support, free of charge, to voluntary groups in this largely rural area. Last year members provided nearly £40,000 of free support to community organisations in need.
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Northamptonshire ProHelp
Northamptonshire ProHelp, established in 1999, is chaired by Steve Robinson, Partner at Grant Thornton and comprises 16 member firms. Member firms offer a proportion of their time free of charge to local voluntary and community groups.
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Nottinghamshire ProHelp
Nottinghamshire ProHelp is currently chaired by Stephen Dobinson of Watts Group Plc chartered surveyors. Last year the group collectively provided £84,700 worth of free professional support to community and voluntary organisations in the local area. The team comprises most of the major professional firms in city.
