CHILDREN’S CHARITIES GET A HELPING HAND FROM G F TOMLINSON

AS PART of its ongoing commitment to charity fundraising, G F Tomlinson has helped raise £3,500 for a number of fantastic charities at the annual Derbyshire Charity Clay Shoot.

The event, held at Chatsworth House, is one of the largest charity clay shoots in the country and featured an auction to raise much-needed funds for good causes; G F Tomlinson donated a ‘hospitality package’ at Manchester United.

The prize fetched £3,500 towards the total funds raised and will be distributed to local good causes across Derbyshire and the UK to support children and young people.

Andy Sewards, managing director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We’re proud to have been able to support this event and help worthy causes.

“The funds raised from this event will help significantly improve the lives of vulnerable young people.

“At G F Tomlinson, we’re committed to supporting charities deliver vital work. This event was just one in a series of fundraising activities undertaken by G F Tomlinson throughout the year.”

Sally Eustace, Derbyshire Charity Clay Shoot manager, said: “I cannot thank G F Tomlinson enough for their generous donation to this year’s Derbyshire Charity Clay Shoot.  It is humbling to witness so many coming together for a day of sporting fun devoted to helping our local community so tangibly”

Funds raised by the event were donated to a range of regional and national charities; St. Luke’s Hospice, which cares for people with terminal illnesses, Word Ltd, which helps young people with learning difficulties develop key life skills, Devonshire Educational Trust, which supports children in care and the NSPCC.