BOSSES of Winnersh Triangle have successfully raised more than £20,000 for charity by collectively travelling over 1,500 miles.
Frasers Property UK, owners of Winnersh Triangle Business Park, collectively walked, ran, cycled and spun their way to more than 2,500 kilometers in a bid to raise the funds for FareShare, a charity providing food for vulnerable people nationwide.
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Nichola Wilson, Corporate Partnerships Manager at FareShare said: "We are so grateful for the support of Frasers Property UK at this challenging time.
"Raising £20,000 is a fantastic achievement and will help us provide 80,000 meals to people in need.
"The number of charities who have applied to receive food from FareShare has more than tripled in the last few months and this support will help us reach more vulnerable people."
The staff managed to raise £10,000, with the company matching their combined donation.
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CEO of Frasers Property UK, Ilaria del Beato commented: “At Frasers Property UK we are fortunate to have a fantastically innovative and collaborative team that can come together to support not only each other and the company, but local communities too.
"FareShare is an outstanding charity that supports some of the most vulnerable people in society and has gone the extra mile to continue that support in what are unique and challenging circumstances.
"I am very proud of the team for this latest fundraising effort and very grateful to all of our sponsors."
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