Allen & York - UK based Recruitment Company - rank in 10th overall place in the sailing event - the Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC).

A market leading company serving the Environment and Energy Sectors in the UK, competed in the 21st anniversary of the worlds largest industry sailing regatta in the UK, held in the Solent of Cowes. 250 entries, 3000 competitors was a fierce challenge that had to be faced as the 10 man crew raced in their personalised, Racing Yacht, GBR 410L. Since 1988, the LBCC has welcomed Construction Industry professionals to race in this four day sailing event in support of nine chosen charities.

Laing O’Rourke and Scott-Wilson are just some of Allen & York’s clients, representing the construction industry, that took part in all 5 races. The 2008 event raised £130,000 – the silent auction that took place at the gala dinner raising £26,500 - for the Ellen MacArthur Trust, Jubilee Sailing Trust, Paralympic Sailing Team and The Cirdan Sailing Trust.

They are sailing charities helping disadvantaged or disabled people experience the world of sailing. Mark Allen, the Managing Director of Allen & York said, “Above and beyond encouraging team building and rewarding high achieving staff at the Little Britain Challenge Cup, we wanted to help make a difference by raising as much money as possible for the chosen charities that were being supported.”  As Allen & York are an environmentally friendly company familiar with the importance of protecting the environment and supporting sustainability, it was decided upon for team building efforts to utilize a sport fuelled solely by renewable, wind energy.

The gala dinner took place on the final evening of the event. Michael McIntyre – British comedian with a renowned forte of playing on social stereotypes – played host to the successful evening.

Since the Little Britain Challenge Cup began, in excess of £1m has been donated to sailing charities. “This is the 2nd year running that we have taken part in this event and I am certain that Allen & York will return to the waves in 2009 as an even stronger competitor in the effort to raise more money to open doors to less fortunate individuals to undergo life-changing experiences.” Mark Allen (Managing Director - Allen & York)