Cancer Research bowled over by Compass’ fundraising

9th July 2009, 11:28am

As England takes on Australia in the Ashes, just one week earlier Compass Group raised more than £15,000 for Cancer Research UK through a charity cricket day held at the Brit Oval.

Ten teams of cricket enthusiasts from Compass' suppliers were each accompanied by a current or former international cricketer from England, New Zealand, Australia and Holland including the England wicket keeper from the recent 20-20, James Foster.

The phenomenal sum was raised not only through team sales but through sales from the 160-person seated dinner, shirt sponsorship by Diageo, sponsored stumps by Pacific Brands, an auction raising approximately £5,000 hosted by Lord Jeffrey Archer and a raffle.

Allan Edwards, corporate affairs and corporate responsibility director, said: "I am delighted with the amount of money we raised for Cancer Research through this one event, bringing us even closer to our ambitious quarter of a million pound target. The day was a phenomenal success and to have such high profile players mentoring the teams at a venue of such significance made the day memorable for all involved. We hope that this will mark the first in a series of annual Compass Charity Cricket days."

Related Articles:

• 29 Sep 2009 - Weak British pound helps Compass Group maintain profit
• 31 Jul 2009 - Compass increases its fish to avoid list
• 23 Jul 2009 - Compass Group pleased with trading performance
• 22 Jul 2009 - Compass secures its position as catering superbrand
• 22 Jul 2009 - Compass appointed as caterers for the 2010 Ryder Cup

Click here to submit a comment!

Have your say!

To comment on this article, simply enter your name and email and send us your views. Please note that your comment will appear publicly below this article once it has been processed. For enquiries please email info@costsectorcatering.co.uk.