Shropshire Star

12 months of charity challenges for Telford firm in memory of selfless boss

A Telford firm has launched a charity campaign lasting a year, to benefit five regional charities.

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Rachel Lewis (Hope House), Lucy Ruff (Severn Hospice), James Tomlinson (Pensionlite), Sara Bennett (Jayne Sargent Foundation), Jan Hawthorne, Naomi Atkin (Lingen Davies), Simon Cater (Compton Care)

Pensionlite of Stafford Park has launched its "12 months of charity", seeing staff and volunteers take on a new challenge every month throughout 2019.

The pensions advice company will raise money for Compton Care, the Severn Hospice, Hope House, Lingen Davies and the Jayne Sargent Foundation with events including a coast-to-coast cycle, a rowing challenge and a 20 mile hike across the Long Mynd.

Pensionlite managing director Michael Shaw said: “Sadly a few months ago company founder Andy Hawthorne passed away.

“Andy was very much a man who dedicated his spare time to raising money for local charities so we decided that we should do the same next year.”

“We’ve set ourselves some tough challenges next year but we have also chosen a few that will be fun and hopefully get everyone involved including friends, family and volunteers.”

Pensionlite marketing manager James Tomlinson said: “It’s going to be a huge year for us and everyone has been so enthusiastic about raising money for these fantastic charities.

“We have created a charity website at 12monthsofcharity.co.uk where people can find out what we have been up to, when the next challenge is and most importantly donate to the cause.”

Lucy Ruff, fundraising manager at the Severn Hospice, said: “We’re so grateful that Pensionlite have chosen to support us in memory of Andy.

“With a fundraiser being held every month for a year from January, it’s a fantastic commitment to make and one we’re really appreciative of.

“Their support will mean we can continue to offer care and emotional support to families living with incurable illnesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales.”

If you would like to get involved in one of next year’s events, contact the Pensionlite team on support@pensionlite.co.uk or call 01952 279379.