Throughout May, Pound Gates Chartered Insurance Brokers is taking part in The Cycling Challenge for Soma Leo.

The aim is to raise £5,000 for The Soma Leo Foundation, the charity established by Pound Gates in 2015 to provide primary-aged education to children in the deprived area of Nyiera, Kenya. Funds raised will specifically go towards new laptops, computers and Internet connectivity, which will help with online learning and connection to the wider world.

Neil Matthews, Relationship Manager at Pound Gates said, “The Challenge is a great opportunity to bring our staff back together, following several years of hybrid and home working. Our teams are working together for a common goal, while having fun getting a little fitter in the process.”

Participants are free to engage with the Challenge in the way that they find most enjoyable. Mileage is mostly being achieved on static bikes in the Pound Gates’ offices, and at a twice-weekly spin class at a local gym. Outdoor rides have also been organised. Everyone taking part has committed to cycle at least 50 miles over the month of May.

To donate via JustGiving click here.

Photo: Left, Neil Matthews; right, Del Sharman; back, Chelsea Brewster.