A Newport-based VAT company has raised £1,200 for homeless charity, The Wallich.

Centurion VAT Specialists’ most recent fundraising activity was a charity quiz event, held at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Student Union, which raised £1,205 for The Wallich to help provide support and accommodation to homeless people across Wales.

The company, which has offices at Langstone Business Park, on the edge of Newport, has a long-standing relationship with the charity and regularly organises events to raise invaluable funds to support them.

The winners of the night were Wendy Hopkins Law Practice, while Astutis took home two 'Wally' awards that night for Best Team name with ‘Big Test Icicles’ and The Purple Gnome in recognition of their efforts.

Liz Maher, director at Centurion VAT Specialists Ltd, said: “Being able to bring together our clients and contacts, have great fun and raise some much needed funding for The Wallich seemed a great opportunity.

“Any business likes to ensure it supports their wider community and it is our pleasure to help raise the profile of The Wallich and its fantastic work across Wales.”

Jan Balsdon, head of community partnerships at The Wallich, said: “We are extremely grateful to Centurion VAT for all their efforts and for raising such a substantial amount for The Wallich. The money raised will help us continue the vital work we do in preventing homelessness in Wales and supporting those who are most vulnerable to re-build their lives.”

Centurion VAT Specialists was established in 1998 and was originally set up to work alongside the University of Wales, Newport. It has since grown to include five senior level VAT practitioners with more than 145 years of experience combined and can offer expertise in sectors including education, third sector, house associations and manufacturing.

With offices in Newport and Bristol, Centurion’s aim is to build on its existing reputation to become the largest independent VAT consultancy in Wales and the South West.