A CORSHAM firm is celebrating an unusual milestone after the number of goats they have donated to families in Kenya reached 1,000.

Over the last four years, Clear Vision Accountancy, of Newlands Road, has been marking the completion of every client project by making a donation of the animal via the Buy1Give1 scheme.

This transaction based model allows businesses to choose from a directory of gifts that make a real difference in developing countries.

Every time they finish a project for a client, complete a set of accounts or a tax return, the company donate the cost of a goat for a family and all of that donation is passed on via the World Youth International Charity.

Managing Director Rob Walsh said: “It only seems a short while since we were inspired to start the scheme and here we are having just donated our 1000th goat.

"I would like to thank all our clients who have helped make this possible. Every one of them has taken part in making a difference.

"This project continues to resonate with us because it provides the Kenyan family with, at a fundamental level, the same type of benefits we work to provide to our clients — an increased income and enhanced life.

"The goat gives income and food to the family for a whole year. It provides milk and creates income from dairy products. It is easy to care for and can also be bred or sold."

The company chose goats specifically as they felt it correlated with the role they play for their clients.

"Just as we work to enhance the income and the lives of our clients, the goats enhance the lives of families in Kenya," added Mr Walsh.

"Discovering Buy1Give 1 has transformed our ability to give and the way we involve our clients.

"Our aim is to embed the giving so it becomes an effortless habit, something which is consistent rather than a one-off.

"We believe it is important to look for ways to make a difference to those who continue to struggle for more basic needs. Giving through this scheme not only makes this possible for us, it makes it simple too.”

Buy1Give 1, a not-for-profit society, is a global initiative founded in 2007 in Australia and helps businesses connect their products and services to more than 600 charities and good causes throughout the world.