Wales charities receive share of £120,000 festive financial boost

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Eight charities based in Wales have received a £1,000 Christmas gift thanks to the Benefact Group.

 The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 by members of the public as part of the Benefact Group’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

 Ski4All Wales, a charity that provides equipment and access to facilities to enable adults with a physical, neurological or visual deficit to ski, and Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity, supporting families deal with the loss of a parent or sibling, are among the local charities set to benefit from the money following overwhelming public support in the area.

Over 27,800 votes for charities were cast by generous Welsh residents, helping to spread festive cheer for charities this Christmas.

Thanking supporters in Wales, Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group, said: “We are thrilled to be giving £120,000 to 120 fantastic charitable causes across the country and I’d like to thank every single Wales resident that took the time to nominate a charity close to their hearts. We know that £1,000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how this financial boost will change lives for the better.”

“Benefact Group is the third largest corporate donor in the UK and has an ambition to be the biggest. Owned by a charity, Benefact Trust, all of its available profits go to good causes, and the more the Group grows, the more the Group can give.”

The full list of the 120 charity winners is available to view online at www.movementforgood.com/12days


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