Johnston Carmichael celebrates 90th anniversary with Impact Fund launch
Audit and advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new Impact Fund, to help its staff support good causes around the world. Initiatives have so far included a skydive to raise funds for cancer charity Maggie’s Dundee; and a bursary scheme for the National Youth Choir of Scotland.
Johnston Carmichael is celebrating 90 years in business in 2026, with more than 900 people work across its offices, delivering sharp insight and strong sector expertise. As it kicks off its landmark year, the accountancy and business advisory firm has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives far and wide.
The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or community initiatives that matter to them. Since launch, the fund has supported a mix of colleague fundraising challenges and community projects close to their hearts.
Emily Young, chief marketing officer at Johnston Carmichael, and member of the JC Impact Fund Committee, commented, “At Johnston Carmichael, we believe true impact goes beyond the office. The JC Impact Fund gives our people the chance to support charitable and community projects that matter to them. Sometimes those causes just need a small boost to reach a fundraising target or help a community group achieve its goal. We want to keep backing the projects that matter to our people in the months and years ahead by giving those that need it a little boost through the JC Impact Fund.”
The first good cause backed by the firm supported Business Advisory Senior Manager Derek Souter, from Johnston Carmichael’s Dundee office. He carried out a charity skydive for his late colleague Gail Croll, who passed away following her courageous battle with a brain tumour. A remarkable 10,000 ft charity tribute raised more than £2,800 for cancer charity Maggie’s Dundee, including a £1,000 donation from the firm.
Souter said, “Gail was a lovely caring person, extremely well-liked by the rest of the team, and I wanted to do something in her memory to raise money for a charity that would be important for her family. I decided a skydive would be something out my comfort zone to generate funds for a good cause, and choosing Maggie’s Dundee felt like the right way to honour Gail. Johnston Carmichael’s contribution through the JC Impact Fund showed how much they value supporting the causes that matter most to their people.”
Elsewhere, the Impact Fund has been inspiring colleagues to help on a wide range of fundraising projects. These include a group of young hockey players from Moray and Aviemore receiving funding to travel to Sweden for an intensive training camp led by international and NHL coaches, helping to build confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories for the team. The firm provided travel funds for members of the team who otherwise may have been unable to make the trip.
The fund has also supported the National Youth Choir of Scotland’s bursary scheme and grassroots charity Kick Mental Health, helping more young people access music and sport while strengthening community connections.
