An afternoon tea and fashion show fundraiser helped secure two new adapted bikes for Hartlepool Carers.
Led by Hartlepool-based charity The PFC Trust and in partnership with the North East STEM Foundation, the ladies day raised £6,000 as guests were invited to a special afternoon at a manor house.
James and Harry Fewster-Smith showing off this adapted bikes. Both boys are riding their adapted bikes to show how funding can be used and the benefits to young people with disabilities.
The bikes have already been used by James and Harry Fewster-Smith to highlight how such funding can be used to the benefit of young people with disabilities.
Mike Walker, The PFC Trust’s administrator, said: “Due to our close working relationship with Hartlepool Carers we were made aware of the lack of adapted bikes in the area to support young carers.
“We wanted to host an event to raise funds to put back into the community and we knew there was a need for external fundraising to fund the adapted bikes. It is fantastic to hear and see how these are already being put to good use.”
The afternoon tea included raffles and blind cards to raise money, there was also stalls from Matilda Moon Jewellery, Arbonne, Shorty’s Gin from Guisborough and a PFC Vinted stall. The bar was provided by Blind Tiger Events.
There was also a fashion show hosted by neurodivergent-supporting charity Daisy Chain’s Cara Baumann, containing creations from both Neuthread and Molby the Label.
Leading figures from across the Tees Valley business community were in attendance such as North East STEM Foundation chair Tania Cooper, who is also the MD of Steel Benders, and Kelly Whitfield.
Mike said: “Both Frances and Tania delivered speeches about the work The PFC Trust and the North East STEM Foundation, while it was fantastic to see Daisy Chain showcase some of their fashion creations from preloved materials worn by many of our volunteers.”
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