Southern Trust ‘Apprentice’ Challenge raises £10,000 for Hospice

The Banbridge team had a number of trendy ‘pop-up shops’ in Trust premises and raised funds through a bag pack and raffles.
The event was organised as part of the ‘Trust in Community’ initiative where the Southern Trust works in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to address community issues.
Speaking to Newry Times, Mairead McAlinden, Chief Executive of the Southern Trust said,
“As well as being a fun event and personal challenge for the staff involved, we are delighted to have raised such a substantial sum for the Southern Area Hospice.
“I would like to congratulate all of the staff involved for throwing themselves into this task wholeheartedly and thank all of those in the local communities who so generously supported this cause.”
Ann Cooney, Chief Executive of Southern Area Hospice Services added:
“We are delighted with the results of the ‘Apprentice Challenge’. Not only did the Trust staff involved raise a fantastic amount of money, but the project also helped to raise the profile of our Hospice shops in Newry, Banbridge and Dungannon.
“The teams showed impressive levels of creativity, initiative and enthusiasm which certainly paid off having raised £10,000. Thanks again go to the Trust and Business in the Community for choosing to work with the Southern Area Hospice.”
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