BDO in the community
Giving back to the community, wherever it is needed, is an important part of doing business at BDO. This philosophy is aligned with the values that we maintain as a firm and our desire to make a positive and enduring difference.
Our community involvements encompass both financial support and investment of our people’s expertise and time. We are committed to making a real difference to causes in the following areas:
- Community
- Charity
- Care
As the fifth largest accounting and advisory firm in the world, BDO recognises how connected we all are – regardless of where we live. We would like to introduce you to one of our charities – Orana.
Orana & BDO
BDO SA support Orana in their fundraising and sponsorship activities. BDO SA’s support has included biannual sponsorship of Orana in the City to Bay, raising brand awareness and funds for South Australians living with disabilities.
About Orana
For over 60 years, Orana has played a vital role in supporting South Australians living with disabilities.
Orana provides people with disabilities the opportunity to live and work within their local community, fulfill their dreams and become valued and productive community members.
Orana currently provide employment, accommodation and respite services to over 550 South Australians.
Endeavour Foundation
As part of the November/December Vacation program each year, BDO partners with a not for profit organisation to help out in the community for a day. In 2010-2011 BDO partnered with the Endeavour foundation to work alongside those with a disability in their daily jobs such as packing birdseed and labelling containers. This was a wonderful experience for all involved and we will be continuing to support not for profit organisations as part of this initiative on an annual basis.
Please visit the Endeavour Foundation website for more information.
Bicycle Queensland - BDO Coot-tha Challenge
BDO Brisbane has been a proud sponsor of the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge for the past five years. The BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge, while providing individuals with a cycling challenge, also raises money for charity. Since its inception in 2008 the event has raised over $85,000 for charity.
The BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge is part of Bike Week, an initiative which presents a range of rides and mostly free activities to demonstrate the numerous fitness and fun benefits of the pursuit and encourage people of all ages in the community to get involved in cycling.
Please visit the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge website for more information.
Variety - Variety of Chefs
BDO is a proud sponsor of the Variety Chefs Ball which brings together the expertise of eight of Australia’s top chefs and more than 400 supporters to help raise funds for much needed equipment for thousands of disabled and disadvantaged children Variety Queensland support.
Variety – the Children’s Charity is dedicated to empowering Queensland children who are sick, disadvantaged or who have special needs to live, laugh and learn. In 2011, they were able to have a positive effect on the lives of over 55,000 Queensland children in need.
Please visit the Variety website for more information.