VITAL funds raised by Rugbeians at the town’s Spring Fair last month have begun to reach local good causes.
The team which organised the fair – which was attended by around 4,000 people and raised over £12,000 – have begun to distribute some of the funds to organisations which supported the event free of charge.
They included PTI Express, which provided a curtain-sided trailer for use as a stage for musicians, and a van to collect and return tables and chairs loaned from the Rugby Baptist Church – which also received a donation from Spring Fair proceeds.
The company has since passed the donation on to Rugby Foodbank in the form of essential food items for struggling families.
Simon Fox, of PTI Express, said: “We were delighted to support the Spring Fair and to receive this unexpected donation from the team.
“We quickly decided to spend the donation on items for the Rugby Food Bank and matched the funds received with a donation of our own.”
Rugby Foodbank Manager Adi Robinson expressed his gratitude.
He said: “It was fantastic to receive this generous donation, which will provide vital support to people in our community who are facing real hardship.
“The Foodbank currently supports a significant number of families across Rugby, and the need continues to rise as the cost of living crisis affects more households.
“Contributions like this make a meaningful difference, helping us ensure that no one has to go without food in a time of need.”
