Big Four honoured for local activities

All of the Big Four firms have received a national award for continued investment in the local community

Written by Rachael Singh

Accountancy Age, 08 Jul 2008

The Big Four firms have all been awarded the CommunityMark award by Business in the Community for thier continued investment in the local community.

Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young and KPMG were all among the 21 companies that received the accolade.

Stephen Howard, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, said: 'It’s the highest achievement for companies that can demonstrate a long-term positive impact in their communities. It sets the bar high enough to give most business leaders vertigo.'

The other companies to achieve the Community Mark were; Barclays, HBOS, J Sainsbury, GlaxoSmithKline, M&S, Rangers Football Club, Npower, Tesco, Zurich, BT and Blackburn Rovers Football Club.

The CommunityMark was given to the winners at a reception at 10 Downing Street and was hosted by John Denham, secretary of state for innovation, Universities and skills.