Barry Jarvis, Author at Big C Cancer Charity

Larking Gowen Kicks Off Support with Special Canaries Legends Match at Fakenham

Big C is thrilled to announce its upcoming Charity Football Match, set to take place on Sunday 18 May, at Fakenham Town Football Club, thanks to the support of accountants Larking Gowen.

The Big C XI team featuring ex-Norwich City Football players including Wes Hoolahan, Simeon Jackson and Simon Lappin, led by captain Adam Dury will take on Help Delete Cancer, a non-profit organisation that raises awareness around cancer, and helps raise funds where needed.

The family friendly event, which is now in its second year, is proudly sponsored by Larking Gowen Accountants, a leading firm with offices in Fakenham and across Norfolk.

It promises a day filled with fun, football, and family activities. Attendees can enjoy penalty shoot-outs, a crossbar challenge, face painting, charity stalls, a raffle, and refreshments.

Two football players holding a bottle of champagne at a charity football match

“We’re proud to support Big C Cancer Charity and their fantastic work across Norfolk” said John Atkins, Partner at Larking Gowen “Events like this bring communities together for a great cause, and we’re delighted to be part of something that makes a real difference.”

The Big C team will be wearing a unique shirt for the charity football match, which has been specially designed for the occasion and the sleeves have been kindly sponsored by CIM Signs & Graphics.

Grant Holt with football participant smiling at the camera at charity football match

Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite, with seats allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets will also be available on the day at a slightly higher price. The event is suitable for all ages, with children under 14 required to be accompanied by an adult. Gates will open at 10:30 am, with the match kicking off at 12noon.

A young person holding a football to the ground, smiling at the camera at a football match

Big C Chief Executive, Karen Vincent said: “We are so grateful to all the players for giving up their time, and to Larking Gowen Accountants for their generous sponsorship and support, enabling us to host the football match. Big C is dedicated to supporting local people affected by cancer in Norfolk, and this event is a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funds and make a difference in the local community.”

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No place like home: Yellow Brick Mortgages raises £50,000 for Big C

We are delighted to celebrate the incredible fundraising achievements of local mortgage company Yellow Brick Mortgages, who have donated a remarkable total of over £50,000 to Big C over the last seven years!

In 2019, Yellow Brick Mortgages announced they would be supporting three local charities: Big C, Nelson’s Journey and PACT Animal Sanctuary, and they have been showing their unwavering support ever since.

This fantastic total has been raised through years of enthusiastic fundraising for Big C, including their involvement in our annual Big Cuppa events, where they’ve hosted everything from bake sales to a brilliantly fun ‘pimp your drink’ station.

Yellow Brick Mortgages Big Cuppa Event Poster (Feb 2025). Collage of images of tea /coffee cups, biscuits and sweets.

Their sponsorship of our daring Firewalk really fired up the event, where staff members from Yellow Brick Mortgages even took to the coals themselves!

“We’re incredibly thankful to Yellow Brick Mortgages for their continued support of Big C and it’s fantastic to celebrate this incredible donation milestone. Their commitment over the years has helped us to continue providing support to those affected by cancer, and it’s wonderful to see the difference a local company can make when they choose to support a charity close to home,” said Karen Vincent, Chief Executive, Big C.

Image of 5 participants from YBM stood in front of the 'Big C Firewalk' banner.

Yellow Brick Mortgages has also committed to donating a proportion of the commissions from new mortgages to one of their three chosen charities. This wonderful approach has not only helped raise funds for Big C but has also engaged their clients in giving back to the community.

“We are excited about all the great work Big C can do with this money, especially given the challenging fundraising times charities continue to endure”, said Stephen Perkins, Managing Director at Yellow Brick Mortgages.

Greg Marcham, Managing Director, added, “A huge thank you goes to all our clients, mortgage consultants and introducers, without whom these donations would not be possible.”

Reaching the milestone of £50,000 in donations is a fantastic testament to the hard work, passion and generosity of the entire team at Yellow Brick Mortgages.