At FI Essex, we love a challenge—and this January, 18 of our team members set out to walk 5 million steps to support Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB). Braving the winter weather, giving up lunch breaks, and even enlisting the help of family members, we smashed our target with a staggering 5.4 million steps!

LTSB is a social mobility charity that helps bright, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds find meaningful careers in business and finance. They provide professional development, employability training, and valuable opportunities with top employers—helping to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. We’re proud to support their incredible work!

Pulling out all the stops

“Our team’s dedication has been inspiring,” said Leah Holdeman, Sales and Marketing Manager at FI Essex. “Everyone pulled together to keep moving, and the camaraderie was amazing. Whether it was early morning walks, late-night strolls, or lunchtime power walks, we made every step count!”

Although our challenge is complete, fundraising is still open. If you’d like to support this fantastic cause, visit our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/first-intuition-1734430987688. Every donation helps change lives!

Further fundraising efforts

We’re not stopping here! FI Essex will be running more fundraising events throughout the year to continue supporting Leadership Through Sport & Business. One of our biggest events is our Annual Football Tournament – The FI Cup. Registrations are now open, and we’d love for you to get involved. Sign up your team today at this link and help us raise even more for this fantastic cause!