READING Buses has totted up its final donation amount and handed over funds to its Charity of the Year for 2022.
After having chosen New Beginnings Reading to receive the company’s support during the year, Reading Buses has now handed the charity £6,679.75 in donations.
The funds were raised throughout the year, with most coming from the charity open day held by the transport company during the summer last year.
Other contributions also included those from suppliers and internal raffles, and will go on to support the charity in its work to provide support to children in crisis.
Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer Robert Williams gave the cheque to New Beginnings in person.
He said: “We are thrilled to make a presentation to our neighbours New Beginnings Reading for such a large amount of money.
“At a time when the cost of living is trending ever upward, New Beginnings Reading are a vital resource for many who need help to get by.
“We hope they continue to go from strength to strength and that both our customers and other businesses around the area keep them in mind and consider supporting them.”
Volunteer Co-ordinator Claudia Hopgood, who received the cheque on behalf of New Beginnings Reading, said: “We would like to thank Reading Buses for all their support over the last 12 months.
“We really appreciate it so much and couldn’t believe the amount which will help fund vital services at the New Beginnings Reading.
“Being Reading Buses Charity of the Year has also increased people’s awareness of us which will help even more in the coming months and years.
“We cannot thank you enough.”
Reading Buses has chosen the Royal Berks Charity as its fundraising recipient for 2023, which aims to lend support to the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust.
