“ Vindis Bentley , and the driving force behind their corporate fundraising , Steve Millward , have raised over £ 10,000 in the first year of opening for EACH ”

Asking for a simple donation from the 200 guests that attended the

East Anglia ’ s Children ’ s Hospices , the things we don ’ t see .

• Day care in the family home , hospice or both .

• Emergency 24-hour telephone support

• Therapies - music , occupational , hydro and physio

• They rely on voluntary donations for the majority of income and need to raise almost £ 6 million to deliver their services each year , that ’ s £ 16,000 a day , every day of the year .

launch of the first Bentley dealership to come to the historic town of Cambridge , we began fundraising . Little to know what else was to come with this blossoming partnership , not only with Bentley Cambridge but with F Vindis & Sons Norwich , the second Bentley dealership within the Vindis Group .

Vindis Bentley , and the driving force behind their corporate fundraising , Steve Millward have raised over £ 10,000 in the first year of opening for EACH . We have made new friends along the way and EACH supporters have also had the opportunity to attend Bentley events too .

The funds raised are being used to deliver vital

care to children and young people with life threatening conditions , wherever the family wishes . This care is provided in the hospice at Milton , in the community or in the child ’ s home . These services include

short term break care , specialist play activities , music therapy , hydrotherapy , parent and sibling groups , care at end of life and bereavement support for all family members .

“ It ’ s been a fabulous year with a number of exciting events .”

Their highly skilled care teams help children and their families with the emotional and physical challenges they face , helping them to make the most of life .

It ’ s been a fabulous year with a number of exciting events . A ladies evening was hosted on the emptied mezzanine flooring of the Bentley Cambridge showroom . It was an evening of entertainment highlighted by a fabulous catwalk show presented by the local fashion boutique , Anne Furbank , which featured beautiful , hand-picked clothes from around the world . The temptation continued with a luxury ‘ Market Place ’ featuring

bespoke designs from Cellini Jewellers , Mappin & Webb and the exclusive range from Bentley Eyeware . Guests flocked to the adorable Bentley Bears , which were sold on the evening with all profits donated to EACH .

Steve Millward , Head of Vindis Bentley , said : “ Having been to visit the EACH hospice in Milton , I have seen for myself the great work the charity does and how any fundraising goes to help .

“ We are very fortunate to work for , and with luxury brands , and although we are raising money for a serious charity we have had a lot of fun in the process . I ’ d like to thank all our partners for their support and those who attended our events for their generosity .”

Earlier this year , Vindis Bentley was a main sponsor of the Norfolk Wedding Show , where guests were given the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a Bentley for their special day . All proceeds raised from this competition , that was held across the weekend , were donated to EACH .

The events also included a dynamic driving day at Alconbury airfield which

saw customers put the Bentleys through their paces . All the time , under instruction from the Bentley driving team so they could fully explore the cars ’ outstanding performance and abilities . Even in the cold British winter , the team from Vindis Bentley and EACH managed to enjoy the driving experiences .

Denise Norris-Fenn , Partnership Manager for East Anglia ’ s Children ’ s Hospices said : “ Vindis Bentley are clearly demonstrating their corporate social responsibility , while creating innovative fundraising opportunities for EACH at these events .”

“ We wholeheartedly give thanks for such a successful , worthwhile and genuine working partnership .”

Denise continued : “ Vindis Bentley make a difference , help to drive us forward and make a positive impact on the work of EACH . East Anglia ’ s Children ’ s Hospices need to raise almost £ 6 million to deliver our services this year . We continue to develop the quality and range of

our services to meet the needs of children , young people and their families . The number of families we support continues to rise .

“ Vindis Bentley , Steve Millward and the team have joined us in raising much needed funds , helping to provide care and support EACH step of the way and we wholeheartedly give thanks for such a successful , worthwhile and genuine working partnership .”

In May 2013 , Denise

Norris-Fenn presented Steve Millward with a prestigious fundraising award , to celebrate raising over £ 10,000 in 2012 for EACH .

None of this would have been possible without the help and support from their strong business relationships with the Jockey Club , Anne Furbank and Cellini Jewellery .

The award marks a year of exciting fundraising events , and the development of not only a partnership , but a friendship with EACH . Vindis Bentley look forward to the year ahead , as they continue to fundraise for the local charity .