MENZIES is showing its support for the work of food group Hampshire Fare through a partnership agreement with the not-for-profit organisation.

The top 20 firm of accountants, finance and business advisers has offices in Hampshire and is keen to invest its resources locally.

Hampshire Fare works with 400 producers, retail and hospitality venues committed to sourcing locally. The food group, which is celebrating 25 years, supports its members through business opportunities, events, routes to markets, and marketing and PR.

“Brighter thinking is how we sum up the difference we make to our clients and we are thrilled to be a corporate friend of Hampshire Fare,” said Dave Gosling, a partner at Menzies.

“We want to help Hampshire Fare members feel confident with the finances, sharing our finance and accounting expertise to add real value across all areas of their business. We are specialists in the retail and the hospitality and leisure sector and will use our consultancy led approach to challenge and support their business growth and ambitions.”

“To show our support Menzies is happy to give some time for free to help members of Hampshire Fare with their business challenges and opportunities,” said Bobby Lobue, a partner at Menzies.

“Areas we can help with outside of the regular accounts and tax queries include human resources/people solutions, international plans, sector regulation, research and development (tax breaks) and anything that will help your business succeed.

“We are excited to be working closely with Hampshire Fare and its members.”

Tracy Nash, the commercial manager for Hampshire Fare, is looking forward to the new partnership.

She said: “We are excited to be working closely with Menzies. It is a dynamic firm offering advice and experience which will be of great value to our members. They are keen to help our members to future proof their businesses.

“Without the valued support of our corporate friends, including Menzies, Hampshire Fare would not be able to support local producers and contribute to a sustainable future for the county’s food and farming industry to the same degree of success that it currently achieves.”