Fundraising quiz donation supports our future projects

Blues Foundation would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Handelsbanken and HCB Solicitors for a combined donation of over £6,000 which will be vital in helping support our future projects, aims and objectives.

Swedish banking organisation, Handelsbanken recently celebrated their 10th anniversary of having a branch in Bedford – situated just a two-minute walk from Goldington Road – and we were incredibly grateful that they chose Blues Foundation as the benefactor of their charity fundraiser.

Held in The Burrow at the Blues, Bedford Blues RFC Media Manager Ryan Robinson helped host an exciting quiz night to a packed audience of over 100 participants, 20 teams mainly made of those associated with Handelsbanken through business to celebrate their momentous milestone.

A mixture of general knowledge, audio/visual and practical rounds, ‘The Accountables’ came out on top as the winning team with a grand total of 162 points, in a keenly fought contest on an entertaining evening at the home of Bedford’s premier sporting club.

In addition to entry fees, Blues Foundation benefited from proceeds of the raffle held on the night, as well as any further donations made by individuals who attended. In total, £3,043 was raised which will go towards extending our impact across Bedfordshire to ensure those who need help and support, will have access to what is required.

An incredibly kind gesture, HCB pledged to match the donation raised through the quiz night taking the grand total for the event to an incredible amount and something that will really help make a massive and extremely important societal impact throughout the county.

At the recent Bedford Blues RFC v Coventry fixture, Foundation Manager Tom Harwood was asked to receive two cheques from both organisations (photo above) with representatives from the two teams in attendance. 

Speaking about the incredibly kind gesture, Harwood said: “Firstly, we have to say a massive thank you to Handelsbanken and in particular Branch Manager, Chris Spurgeon for choosing Blues Foundation as the recipient of their anniversary celebrations.

“And with the double donation from HCB Solicitors who have matched the figure raised, this secures us some substantial funding to continue the work we are currently partaking in and offering, ensuring valuable societal impact to try and help residents in Bedfordshire who need it most.

“Thank you to Ryan for hosting a fantastic evening, everyone who attended for their incredible generosity, Jamie for the food service and again to Handelsbanken and HCB Solictors.

“Charities such as ourselves rely heavily on funding and grants to deliver the work we do to the highest level so if you would like to support us, please do get in contact with myself and the team to see how we can work together.”

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