On Wednesday 1st March 2023, PPS Chartered Accountants will once again host their PPS Business Charity Lunch.

The charity event, which is open to all business professionals in the Swindon and Wiltshire area, will provide a fantastic opportunity for attendees to network, listen to inspirational talks, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.

Our speaker for the event is Paddy Bradley who will talk about the "Economic Outlook for Swindon and Wiltshire."

As Chief Executive Officer, Paddy has overall responsibility for the operation of the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership, which is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.  He has been in this role since 2016.

A highly-experienced local government director, Paddy was previously Director of Schools and Learning and Head of Economy, Skills and Property Development at Swindon Borough Council from 2008 to 2016.  In that role, he regularly provided strategic and operational support to the SWLEP.

Paddy has a wide range of experience in the public and private sectors, working as a business analyst and information system designer and running his own business. He also spent over 20 years in education in the UK and overseas as a teacher, headteacher, education inspector and Deputy Director of Children’s Services.

Tickets cost £18 plus VAT and a small booking fee.

Our charity for the event is Ipsum, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre supporting Swindon and the surrounding area.  Their aims are to help address issues such as mental, psychological and emotional health: loneliness and isolation: increase self-esteem, encourage an active lifestyle: and to help promote positive change.

There will also be a fun raffle at the event, supported by PPS and other businesses.  Raffle tickets will be sold on the day for £5 each with some amazing prizes, and all proceeds go directly to the charity.