Belvoir franchise owners and staff have already raised thousands of pounds for charity in 2016, but a new initiative due to be launched across the network next month aims to raise thousands more.

“I am incredibly proud of the achievements of our franchise owners for taking time out of their busy schedules to raise money for local and national charities,” says Belvoir’s Managing Director, Dorian Gonsalves.

“Just last month Ann, Steve and James Whalley of Belvoir Northwich and Congleton, hosted their fifth annual charity golf day, which was sponsored by Franklyn Financial Management, and thanks to the generosity of landlords and other supporters managed to raise £3,387.50. This brings the total they have raised for Macmillan Cancer Support in the past six years to over £18k – a fantastic achievement.

“Over in Belvoir Telford, Simon and Sally Bell and their entire team completed a 1000 miles challenge, having run, cycled and swam the total mileage throughout September. This was a 30 day challenge, but they completed it two days early, and raised about £1000, putting them firmly on track to raise the £5000 they need to buy, have trained and put a lovely Labrador into service for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

“Earlier in the summer Gary and Amanda Pemberton of Belvoir Warrington completed the London marathon and the London to Paris bike ride. They raised just over £3k and in the past two years have raised over £9k for the “Children’s Adventure Farm Trust”, which is a local charity that is very special to them.”