Salop Leisure has donated £1,000 to Severn Hospice following a creative World Cup fundraising effort. The Shrewsbury-based dealership pledged £50 for every goal scored by England during the tournament. With England netting 20 goals, the total contribution reached £1,000 to support vital local services.
Fundraising initiative and donation details
Both England and France scored 20 goals overall, while Argentina reached 19 and Spain tallied 14. The dealership's initiative turned football excitement into tangible support for the hospice.
Jenny Bean, Severn Hospice’s Fundraising Manager, expressed gratitude: “We're so grateful to everyone at Salop Leisure for turning a fun World Cup fundraising idea into such a fantastic donation towards our caring services.”
Impact on hospice services
Bean highlighted the importance of community support: “As a charity, we rely on the generosity of local businesses and communities to help us provide free specialist care and support to local families living with incurable illness.”
She added: “We're proud to count Salop Leisure as one of our longstanding supporters over many years. Their ongoing commitment helps ensure we can continue being there for people across our communities at the most difficult times.”
Salop Leisure's year-round giving
The local dealership has maintained a strong spirit of giving throughout the entire year. Another recent team effort for the Dragon Boat Festival secured £1,350 for the charity.
Ed Glover, Head of Marketing at Salop Leisure, said: “We might not be able to celebrate England raising the trophy, but we are really pleased with how much we have raised for Severn Hospice. The work of Severn Hospice is incredibly important.”
He continued: “They offer support to local people facing incurable illness, helping patients and their families through every stage of their journey. We are proud to be longstanding supporters, helping people in our community.”
Salop Leisure operates as a leading caravan, holiday home, campervan, and motorhome dealership from Emstrey. Community members interested in finding out more about their ongoing work can visit www.salopleisure.co.uk.
