Alexander & Co Business Fives winners, securing a £4,600 donation for Movember

Date: October 12, 2024

Alexander & Co Business Fives winners in the national competition, coming first out of 425 business teams.
Importantly, we managed to secure a £4,600 donation for our chosen charity, Movember
In addition to this, Toby Davies from Alexander & Co, voted player of the match in the final for his excellent goalkeeping skills.

The Business Fives’ Summer Season 2024 reached an exhilarating finale at the National Final in Birmingham on Friday. Business teams across the UK came together to compete, celebrate and contribute to charitable causes. Hosted at the Birmingham Powerleague venue, The event was a vibrant day filled with football, philanthropy, and camaraderie.

Over the course of the season, 425 companies participated, resulting in an impressive total of 5,690 goals scored across 1,250 matches. All aimed at supporting charitable initiatives. The combined efforts of the teams raised a remarkable £91,716 for various causes. This highlights the impact of sports and community engagement.

During the National Final, 695 goals netted in 209 matches, creating an atmosphere that was as thrilling as the competition itself. The day was even more special with £8,650 from the charity fund being allocated to the winning teams’ selected charities.

Win for Alexander & CO, win for Movember

We emerged victorious in this Champions League final, claiming the top prize of £4,600 for our chosen charity Movembe r. In the finals, Alexander & Co played ten games, winning nine of these with one draw and no losses.

Player of the Match in the final was our very own Toby Davies. He earned the Player of the Match title for his exceptional performance in the final, saving two penalties and going on to score the winning penalty himself.

A spokesperson for Business Fives commented that our exceptional skill and teamwork on the field earned Alexander & Co this well-deserved accolade.

The National Final included a notable appearance by Lee Hendrie. Lee is a former Aston Villa footballer, who acted as the Event Ambassador and guest speaker. His motivational remarks resonated with everyone present. He addressed critical issues such as mental health and the importance of seeking assistance. Topics which aligned perfectly with charities like Movember receiving donations.

Toby Davies who works in the tax department at Alexander & Co, this year takes up the charitable role as Community Ambassador for Movember. This is for the fundraising he has carried out over recent years for Movember. Toby and Alexander & Co have now raised over £7,000 from Business Fives alone for Movember. They have also raised much more for Movember from other charity fundraising efforts.