Bannatyne Group
NORTH WEST BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUBS HELP RAISE MORE THAN £30,000 FOR BARNARDO’S
Six Bannatyne health clubs in the North West – Blackpool, Carlisle, Crewe, Manchester Quay Street and Whitworth Street and Skelmersdale – have united to support Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children's charity.
The clubs joined with colleagues across the UK to hold a week-long fundraising drive that saw a series of engaging activities successfully raising £31,331.56.
Members and staff alike threw themselves into the charitable spirit, with activities ranging from Spinathons and fancy dress fitness classes to raffles, bingo, and a charity boot camp. Not to be outdone, some staff even bravely subjected themselves to waxing, all in the name of charity.
Duncan Bannatyne, chief executive and chairman of the Bannatyne Group, shared his pride in the achievement, saying: “I am always amazed by the dedication and creativity our teams show when rallying for a good cause. Our partnership with Barnardo’s is a testament to the positive change that businesses and communities can achieve when we come together. I'm proud of everyone involved."
The Bannatyne Group's commitment to Barnardo's isn't new. The health clubs have already donated more than £65,000 donated to support the charity through previous fundraising initiatives and are looking forward to adding to this.
Barnardo’s stands as a beacon of hope and support for countless children and families in the UK. In the previous year alone, the charity extended its essential services to over 357,000 children, young people, parents, and carers, making a tangible difference in their lives.
Barnardo's is the UK's largest national children's charity. Over the years, it has offered unwavering support to children, young people, parents, and carers across the nation. Through its dedicated services and partnerships, Barnardo’s remains committed to ensuring every child has the best start in life.
Carol Dufton, Assistant Director for Children’s Services at Barnardo’s, said: “We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the week of fundraising – whether that was taking part in fancy dress, fitness classes, boot camps or raffles.
“The money you raised will make a real difference to the lives of the children we support at Barnardo’s.
“Together, we continue to work towards our goal of ensuring every child has the best start in life.”
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Notes to editors:
The Bannatyne Group operates 69 clubs, 46 spas and 3 hotels. It is owned by Duncan Bannatyne OBE, who is also known for his appearances as a business angel on the BBC programme Dragons’ Den. The health clubs have around 200,000 members.
Bannatyne health clubs can be found in towns and cities throughout the UK, with a particularly strong presence near residential areas of large towns. They place a strong emphasis on wellbeing and exercise forming a central part of living a healthy lifestyle.
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