Three teams from the Southampton office of UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets took part in a gruelling physical challenge to raise vital funds for a regional charity supporting children with complex disabilities.

Colleagues Chris Tate, Michael Wesley, Andrew Perkinson, Rohit Ghai, Harry Soper, Daniel Boh, Sophie Baxter-Clark and Ruby O’Mahoney participated in the Annual Corporate Team Triathlon in aid of the long-established Rose Road Association.

Between them they had to swim 400 metres in an outdoor pool, cycle 15km on a static bike and run 4km on a treadmill at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre in Lordshill.

The day of fitness, friendly competition, team building, and networking led to a total of £2,755 being raised for the charity through the 16 teams taking part. Sadly, the Azets teams didn’t challenge the winning time of just over 39 minutes, but did finish in respectable 7th, 12th and 14th positions

Chris Tate, Insolvency & Restructuring Partner, said:

“It was pretty hard work for all of us taking part but we knew we were raising funds for a fantastic charity that does so much for deserving children in the wider Southampton area."

“We focussed on what we had to achieve to complete the swimming, cycling and running and who it would help and that too spurred us on to push through until the end was in sight.”

Southampton-based Rose Road is a charity that provides a range of care services, including overnight short breaks, onsite and offsite outreach and day services, and telephone SEN advice services, for children and young people with complex disabilities and their families, across Southampton and surrounding areas.

Chief Executive Officer Steve Swift said:

“It was a brilliant effort by Azets and all the teams who took part in the corporate triathlon challenge. Our participants’ energy, determination and team spirit made the event truly special."

“We are extremely grateful to every business who partners with Rose Road, helping make a positive difference to the lives of the disabled children and young people we support.”

The Southampton office of Azets, the UK’s specialist business advisor to SMEs, is handily located near the M3 in Gateway House at Tollgate, Chandlers Ford. The full-service team supports nearly 3,000 clients in the Southampton, Winchester and Romsey areas, with particular specialisms in healthcare, property and construction and manufacturing.

Photo: The Azets Southampton office teams taking part in the Annual Corporate Team Triathlon in aid of the long-established children’s charity Rose Road Association, included, back row from left, Chris Tate, Michael Wesley, Andrew Perkinson, Rohit Ghai, Harry Soper and Daniel Boh and, front, Sophie Baxter-Clark and Ruby O’Mahoney