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Upcoming Webinar with Calan Williams, Professional racing driver

[Updated 03/03/2025]

Ever wondered what it takes to launch a career in motor racing whilst trying to create a secure financial future?

Join Sam Fitzgibbon, Managing Director of Pinnacle for our next lunchtime Webinar with special guests Calan Williams International GT3 and former Formula 2 racing driver with his father and Manager Greg Williams for a candid and engaging insight into their lives on 20th May 2025 1-2pm on Zoom

(📸 from left to right: Sam Fitzgibbon, Joe Milsom, Calan Williams, Farid Shawish & Craig Hodgins )

Tax Year-End Webinar, 6 February 2025

[Updated 4/3/2025]

On 6 February, expert hosts Niki Patel and Claire Trott of St. James’s Place explored practical strategies to help you make the most of your finances. This session put a spotlight on the actions to consider ahead of the April 5th deadline.

It's Year 2 for Pinnacle and Calan Williams

[Updated 02/01/2025]

Pinnacle is thrilled to announce the renewal of its sponsorship of Calan Williams, a rising star in global motorsport and two-time GT World Challenge Class Champion. For the second consecutive year, this partnership underscores Pinnacle’s commitment to championing extraordinary talent and driving success, both on and off the track.

Sponsorship

Shoebox Appeal for Samaritan’s Purse

[Updated 04/12/2024]

This year, we ditched the usual Secret Santa in favour of the Shoebox Appeal for Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Operation.

Led by Santa’s latest recruits, our Social Committee*, everyone got together to fill shoeboxes with presents to bring a little joy to children around the world.

Thanks to everyone at Pinnacle who supported the initiative, their efforts will hopefully help to put a smile on a few faces over the festive period.

*Pinnacle Social Committee is made up of: Jo Gooder, Natalia Fanzellu, Rebecca Holt, Emma-Louise Pearce, Samantha Shand, Georgina Birch, Ben Rotchford, Abbey Dray, Rose Cashmore, Harvey Wetherell & Taylor Ward.

An Economic Outlook with Hetal Mehta

[Updated 4/3/2024]

We were thrilled to have Hetal Mehta, SJP’s Head of Economic Research, join us for our Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, 23rd October.

In conversation with Sam Fitzgibbon, Managing Director of Pinnacle, Hetal shared SJP’s global economic perspective and explored the opportunities and challenges facing the economy today.

A Workplace to Thrive

[Updated 29/08/2024]

Employee health is high on the agenda at Pinnacle. When your team feels looked after, then clients feel it too.

There is a lot on people’s minds. After the Covid pandemic, ongoing concern over global warming and the cost-of-living crisis, it’s important to us that we check in on our staff and their wellbeing.

Now, with Mental Health First Aiders firmly in place and classes such as yoga on-site, these are just some of the ongoing initiatives at Pinnacle to support our people.

The Need for Speed!

[Updated 10/07/2024]

We are delighted to announce our continued sponsorship of Calan Williams, 23 year old racing driver with BMW M Team WRT throughout 2024.

Calan has been having an incredible year so far, and we are thrilled to be on this journey with him. Following his recent participation at Spa 24 Hour in Belgium in the Fanatec GT, the remainder of the season will see him race at Hockenheim, Magny-Cours, and Barcelona.

But, let’s not forget Calan hasn’t reached this level of success by chance. His achievements are a result of gritty determination, a dedicated team and family, and meticulous planning. That’s why we are so proud to support Calan, seeing his performance as a culmination of the effort, preparation, and skill he puts into his sport.

We’re all truly inspired here at Pinnacle.

📸 Calan Williams with Joe Milsom and Ben Johnson from Pinnacle at Brands Hatch earlier this year.

It all comes down to Family, Lifestyle and Legacy

Mental Health Awareness Week

[Updated 11/05/2024]

Mental Health Awareness Week (13 May – 19 May) sees the launch of Pinnacle’s internal wellbeing programme, bringing focus to both physical and psychological wellbeing, spearheaded by Georgina Birch (Assoc CIPD), HR Associate.

Georgina explains “We’re delivering a thoughtful programme of activities that bring the whole team together through exercise, workshops, opportunities to give back and to connect. It will recognise that not one size fits all, and acknowledge the benefits of making small changes to improve your wellbeing.

“We’re looking forward to a fun week ahead to kick things off whilst also raising awareness on how we can all support our own and our colleagues’ mental health.”

Proud Sponsors of Calan Williams in Round 1 at Brands Hatch

[Updated 07/05/2024]

It was an honour to be one of Calan’s main sponsors at Brands Hatch over the Bank Holiday Weekend for the GT World Challenge Europe.

An outstanding weekend for Calan and lots of fun for some of the Pinnacle team too. He and Team WRT will be thrilled to have such a great start to the year, as they look forward to Misano later in May 2024.

Farid Shawish, Managing Partner of Pinnacle explains:
“We’re thrilled to sponsor Calan Williams at Brands Hatch for the GT World Challenge Europe and be part of his incredible journey. Calan’s exceptional skill behind the wheel, coupled with his unwavering determination exemplifies the true spirit of motor racing.”

The whole team at Pinnacle are rooting for him. We have no doubt that Calan is destined for continued success in the world of motorsport and a great 2024 season.

(See image from left to right: Co-driver Sam De haan, Ben Johnson, Joe Milsom, Calan Williams)

Watch Calan's 2023 Highlights video here

Running for Good

[Updated 30/04/2024]

There are a lot of tired running legs in the office but all for a good cause!

Four of the Pinnacle team have been taking on a variety of running events over April and May to raise money for charities close to their hearts.

🏃‍♂️ Ben Rotchford (pictured here) ran at the Sheffield Half Marathon for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in memory of the sister of one of his closest friends.
🏃‍♂️ Harry Wellington will be running a half marathon for the inclusive adults’ football team he coaches that’s part of the charity Frontline.
🏃‍♂️ Matthew Adams will be participating in Hyrox, a fitness race to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
🏃‍♀️ Samantha Meek will be running 5k at Race for Life for Cancer Research UK.

Hats off and trainers on to Ben, Harry, Matt and Sam and we wish them all the best with their events and fundraising.

EB Live 2024

[Updated 3/4/2025]

We were delighted once again to attend the Employee Benefits Live Show at Excel London on October 8th-9th 2024.
Pinnacle supported financial wellbeing providers Wheel of Wealth on their stand for the two-day event.

Employee Benefits Live 2024

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