Accountants support Cornish Dive Project for young people

Truro-based Top 30 Firm, Bishop Fleming have joined forces with a Cornish dive centre to enable 400 teenagers to learn to Scuba Dive.

The firm which delivers accounting, audit, tax and advisory services to businesses and individuals has joined in partnership with Dive Project Cornwall, sponsoring its education programme, helping to educate and raise awareness of the importance of the planet’s marine environment.

Dive Project Cornwall, which is delivered in two parts – an education programme and an experience opportunity.

The overall initiative will educate hundreds of thousands of young people and millions through promotional features via media partners and strong collaborations with ocean charities.

The experience opportunity will enable 400 lucky teenagers to win a once in a lifetime experience, where they will undertake a life-changing trip to Cornwall for 6-days; they will learn to scuba dive, undertake beach activities, and learn from marine experts.

The teenagers will become ‘Ocean Influencers’ and will act to positively engage, inspire and motivate the next generation to save our planet.

Bishop Fleming join the project as a business that is committed to protecting the environment as a responsible company and operating as a sustainable business.

Ally Allington, Partner at Bishop Fleming’s Truro office said: “We are constantly working to minimise our carbon footprint. Having been awarded ‘Plastic Free Champion’ status by Surfers Against Sewage in 2019, we are committed to making a difference and making an impact on doing the best we can for the environment.

“As a leading Cornwall-based business committed to the region we are delighted to be part of the Dive Project Cornwall, which is a great initiative taking place within the region to help educate and offer a fantastic opportunity to the next generation.”

Andy Forster, founder of the Project said: "We are absolutely thrilled that Bishop Fleming has chosen to support Dive Project Cornwall. It is through such fantastic support that we are able to deliver our vital message of the importance of ocean conservation to hundreds and thousands of people.

“We truly believe that through educating and engaging our young people, we will be doing our part to help safeguard the future of our oceans.”

Bishop Fleming is recognised as one of the Top five Best Companies’ Accounting Firms to Work For in 2021 and is current holder of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Business of The Year Award.