(CNS Business): Employees of Appleby’s Cayman office raised over $8,000 for the Cayman HospiceCare, Meals on Wheels and Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation by dressing down on Fridays during the firm’s last financial year. “It costs Cayman HospiceCare more than $1,700 per day to provide the free of charge specialised nursing services we offer, and raising those funds can be extremely challenging," said Jennifer Grant-McCarthy, fundraising manager for the charitable organisation. "The current economic situation is as hard, if not harder, than it has ever been, but the employees of Appleby have remained committed to charitable giving. The fact that they have chosen Cayman HospiceCare as one of their charities is a huge compliment to our board and staff. The Appleby team shines as an example in our community with their continued generosity.”

Appleby’s Human Resources Manager Christine Grizzel, who leads the firm’s dress down programme, noted that the three charities were all widely-recognised and respected charities within the local community and had demonstrated a need for the firm’s assistance. "We are delighted to be in a position to help them carry out their community efforts,” she said.

Appleby’s Managing Partner-Elect Bryan Hunter said, “Appleby actively seeks opportunities by which the firm can support the Cayman community whether that support comes in the form of raising money, volunteering time or sponsoring charitable events. It is encouraging to see so many of our staff members excited about serving their local community and we are all very much looking forward to raising the bar even higher during the current fiscal year.”