Redwood Bank's football success boosts charities 

A specialist business bank has achieved its goal of triumphing in the final of a five-a-side tournament and securing funds for a favourite charity. 

Letchworth-based Redwood Bank is celebrating after success in the London finals of the Business Fives earned £350 for charity of the year PoetsIN, as well as helping raise more than £4,000 for other charities

The Bank is a regular in the event, having been knocked out in the Business Fives Champions League semi-finals in Leicester in 2021, but bouncing back last season to secure a spot in the National Final after a round-robin event. 

They were pipped to the title last year by PGIM Investments who beat them 3-2, but came back firing on all cylinders to take the top prize this time around. 

Graham Reynolds, Redwood Bank's Director of Sustainability, said: "We are so proud of what the team has achieved. The competition wasn't easy but they showed the same level of determination and professionalism that they display in their day jobs. 

"They may not be in the same league as Harry Kane, but they are our champions and we couldn't be happier. Being able to make a further donation to PoetsIN was a bonus and I know that means a lot to the players."  

Lawrence Healey was named player of the match in the final with team-mate James Cross receiving the Golden Glove trophy, making it a hat-trick of trophies. 

The national Business Fives brings together companies in a novel networking setting and helps raise money for charity at the same time. To date, more than £380,000 has been raised for UK organisations. 

Graham said: "Activities like Business Fives are so important for the Bank to help demonstrate our involvement with the community. The event provides a great opportunity for us to meet other business professionals, and it also puts our charity of the year in the spotlight." 

For further information, visit www.redwoodbank.co.uk.