A group of four teammates from Motorpoint Newport are getting their climbing gear ready for their upcoming Snowdon charity ascent in aid of local mental health charity, Newport Mind
The Motorpoint team of four will set forth and climb the highest peak in Wales and England on Thursday 15th June 2023 with a team line-up comprising Sales Controller, Mathew Llewellyn, Sales Executive, Shannen Hemmings, Sales Executive, Daniel Hopkins and Sales Manager, Michael Gittings.
Together they hope to raise £1000 to support the work of mental health charity Newport Mind, located on Commercial Road.
Jo, Community Fundraising Manager at Newport Mind said: “Having regular support from locally based organisations like Motorpoint Newport is vital. Motorpoint Newport’s continued fundraising support since 2019 is invaluable. It helps to ensure we can continue to provide much needed support in our community which helps our teams to make a real difference at a local level. Donations at the level of £1000.00 helps support us to continue providing vital services, such as our work with children and young people both within and outside of school, and our weekly support groups which are a lifeline to those who come along.”
Michael Gittings, Sales Manager at the Motorpoint Newport store said: “We are keen to get behind and support the work of this incredible local charity. We know the work of Newport Mind is part of a vital network of support for some of the most vulnerable members of society. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help their work by getting stuck into our latest fundraising activity.”
Motorpoint Newport is part of Motorpoint - the UK’s largest independent retailer of nearly new low mileage cars and vans. The recently refurbished 10-acre Motorpoint Newport store is in Meadows Road and is one of the largest stores in the Motorpoint network providing 1000’s of high-quality nearly new vehicles to suit all lifestyles and budgets.
As their chosen charity partner, staff at the Motorpoint Newport store have been raising much needed funds for Newport Mind in Newport since 2019.
Chris Brown, General Sales Manager, Motorpoint Newport said: “I am extremely proud of the team for their efforts in raising so much money for Newport Mind. Everyone is always looking for ways in which they can work as a team to help raise money for our chosen charity partner, Newport Mind. Good luck to all involved - Matt, Shannen, Daniel and Mike, we are with you every step of the way.”
The Motorpoint team is grateful for any support and donations and people can head over to the JustGiving fundraising page here.
News update:
Climb was completed in scorching 30-degree heat, raising much needed funds for MIND.