A Knaresborough car finance firm has raised more than £50,000 for a local children's hospice.
Oracle Car Finance raised the money for Martin House Children’s Hospice through fundraising internally and at The Motorist this Bank Holiday Monday (26th August).
Oracle has been supporting the Wetherby charity for two years, and confirms the extension of their corporate partnership for a third consecutive year.
Marking the beginning of their third year as a charity partner, the North Yorkshire-based finance broker welcomed thousands of car enthusiasts, along with an array of highly-sought after supercars to The Motorist on Monday.
‘Marty’ – the Martin House mascot – was also in attendance, representing the hospice and the free care they provide to children and young people, with life-limiting illnesses, across Yorkshire.
Among the cars on show was an unrestored classic 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo, a pristine Ferrari F8, a Mercedes 300SL, along with a McLaren 600LT.
Oracle Car Finance Managing Director and Founder, Peter Brook, said:
“Martin House Children’s Hospice supports families in the local community, and we are in awe of the work that they do and the extent of the positive impact they have in Yorkshire, offering important care and support services.
“The team at Oracle have all come together over the last two years to creatively fundraise, with such fantastic results.
“We wanted to bring together our partnerships, both with The Motorist and our chosen charity, to host a special Supercar Bank Holiday Meet to further fundraise, and this event has now taken our fundraising total over £50,000, which I’m proud to say is due to the dedication of our staff.
“We wish to thank all in attendance and the numerous Porsche Club GB members supporting the event.”
Hannah Finan, Partnerships Executive at Martin House Children’s Hospice, said:
“Martin House only receives 1% of funding to support our children and families from across Yorkshire, so events like Supercar Monday with Oracle Finance are vital for us to keep our services going.
“Not only do they help us secure the funds we need to support children and young people with life-limiting illnesses, but they also help us grow awareness, letting people know we are here if they need our support.
“Without these kind of events, Martin House would not survive.
“Thank you to everyone involved and who supported on the day.”
Oracle Car Finance has also recently reached the milestone of £2 billion in vehicle funding, providing a first-class service to customers, at no cost to them.
Harrogate-based Sporting Influence Foundation to tackle 24 climbs in 24 hours
Giant vegetables take centre stage at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment
Roadworks causing growing disruption in Harrogate and Knaresborough, officials admit
Yorkshire artist brings Harrogate's Old Market Hall back to life
Martin House hosts first children's palliative care conference
Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North Yorkshire mental health trust
Harrogate group raise more than £40,000 with cycle to Bordeaux
Scotton pub wins Tripadvisor award for seventh year running
Almost 2,000 people sign Knaresborough landslip petition
Police appeal after Range Rover damaged in Knaresborough
St Aidan's teacher recognised at national Teacher of the Year Awards
Bramham Park to host its first Christmas market
Harvest gown unveiled for flower show's 50th anniversary
Ripon's Mario's Restaurant named among Tripadvisor's top 10%
Harrogate Rugby Club reveals plans for clubhouse expansion and padel courts
Police appeal after Lister House minibus vandalised in Ripon
Council urged to "show me the money" and provide evidence of home-to-school policy change savings
Kate Mosse and Prue Leith among stars of Harrogate Literature Festival
Ripon among UK's top cities for missing parcels
