19 Dec 2016
AJW Group, a world leading specialist in the supply, repair and lease of commercial aircraft spare parts headquartered in Slinfold, has over the last three years, raised in excess of £27,000 for a local children's charity.
Over the last twelve months, AJW volunteers have ramped up the fundraising and have been taking part in various initiatives to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House, the Sussex children's hospice.
From the air to the ground, and in the aid of an excellent cause, AJW employees have embraced new challenges and have pulled together as a team to fearlessly jump out of an aircraft at 10,000 ft. and run the Brighton half marathon.
More recently, the company organised a Halloween cake sale and dress down day, and is now preparing a Christmas grand raffle, which is expected to considerably increase the total funds collected to support the Sussex charity.
Boris Wolstenholme, AJW's Chief Executive, said: "It is massively rewarding for AJW to be involved and raise money for such a worthy cause. Chestnut Tree House does fantastic work supporting the lives of hundreds of children and young adults, which is why everyone at AJW took on the fundraising activities with such passion and determination.
"We thank all the staff at Chestnut Tree House for the amazing work they do day in day out and we wish you all a very happy Christmas."
Terrina Barnes, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Chestnut Tree House, added: "We couldn't be happier with the money raised by AJW not only in 2016, but over the past 3 years. The total of around £27,000 they have raised is continuously helping us to provide a better quality of life for children, young people and their families.
"We can only thank the many staff at AJW who pushed themselves to the limit, either running a half marathon or doing a sky dive in the name of Chestnut Tree House."
Based in Sussex, Chestnut Tree House provides care services for children and young adults with progressive life-shortening conditions.