The Bestway Foundation has donated £100,000 to the UK’s largest children’s charity, Barnardo’s, through its latest round of fundraising.
Chief Executive of Bestway Group, Lord Zameer Choudrey CBE, and managing director of Bestway Wholesale, Dawood Pervez, presented the cheque to Barnardo’s at Bestway Group’s head office in Park Royal, London, last week.
The funds were raised through the wholesale retailer’s annual Ascot Charity Race Day last year, attended by over 800 industry guests including supplier partners, press and others.
With over 25 charities benefitting from funds raised through the event since it began in 1994, the Charity Race Day is one of Bestway Wholesale’s largest corporate events in the calendar – supported by supplier partners for nearly 30 years.
The news comes as Bestway Wholesale launched a real-time analytics dashboard for its suppliers last week.
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Since 1987, Bestway Group has donated more than £15 million to the Bestway Foundation in the UK.
“We are delighted to support the work of Barnardo’s during these very difficult times for children, young people, and families across the UK,” Lord Choudrey said.
“Understanding that our donation will help thousands of children and young people gain the basics of everyday life such as food, emotional support and practical advice really aligns with the values of The Bestway Foundation. We are very pleased to help Barnardo’s continue its amazing work.”
“The Annual Ascot Charity Race Day is just one of the ways that Bestway Foundation gives back to people in need, and we are incredibly grateful to our supplier partners and colleagues for supporting this annual event and donating generously to ticket purchases, the Charity Auction and other fundraising activities.”
Dawood Pervez also commented: “We always receive incredible support from our partners for Ascot, which has become established as a sell-out event every year.
“It provides us a wonderful opportunity to network and raise funds through sponsorships and our auctions.”
Since 1987, Bestway Group has donated more than £15 million to the Bestway Foundation in the UK. Each year the company hosts a charity race day at Ascot to raise funds for charity, an event that will be celebrating 30 years in 2023.
CEO of Barnardo’s, Lynn Perry MBE added: “Barnardo’s supports thousands of children, young people, and families across the UK, many of whom are living in poverty, struggling to access the very basics, or are struggling with complex issues like sexual abuse or poor mental health.
“We are very grateful that Barnardo’s was chosen to receive the incredible donation of £100,000 raised at Bestway’s 2022 Royal Ascot Charity Race Day.
“This money will play a critical role in helping us to reach more children who need support through our vital services.”
