Vertu BMW Sunderland raised over £800 for St Oswald’s Hospice as part of a charity drive which included raffles, donating money for every customer review received, and a £1 donation for every customer service completed.
Additional fundraising efforts were made by the dealership’s colleagues. Vertu group has supported St Oswald’s for several years, raising hundreds of thousands for the charity. In December, it helped raise £30,000 after donating a car to its annual Big Raffle for the ninth year in a row.
Jeff Aynsley, general manager at Vertu BMW Sunderland, said: “We are thrilled to support St Oswald’s Hospice, a charity that the Group has supported for many years.
“As a dealership, we support a different charity as chosen by colleagues every six months. St Oswald’s Hospice was an almost unanimous decision, and I’m pleased everyone came together for such a worthy cause.”
St Oswald’s Hospice provides specialist care for adults, young people, and children with life-limiting conditions. Its services include inpatient care, day services, outpatient clinics, and bereavement support.
Sonia Graham, corporate fundraising manager at St Oswald’s Hospice, said: “We are incredibly grateful for the support from Vertu BMW Sunderland, and the Group as whole.
“Vertu have been a valued supporter throughout the years and helped raise more than £400,000 in total, which has been a huge help to us and has enabled us to continue to provide essential care and support to those in need and their families.”
