A world-leading cross-stitch and embroidery firm has raised over £4,000 for the Lake District Calvert Trust.
Bothy Threads, in Apastria, chose the trust as its charity of the year, with a £5,000 target as it celebrated its 30th anniversary.
From its specialist residential centre on the outskirts of Keswick, the Calvert Trust Lake District offer individuals with a range of disabilities, families, and school groups, the chance to experience everything the Lake District has to offer in a safe and supportive environment.
As a final push for fundraising, Bothy Threads hosted a hog roast and race night at the Greenhill Hotel in Wigton. It also included a raffle and auction.
Chrissie Rayment, managing director of Bothy Threads, said: “We are delighted to announce that due to the fabulous generosity of our guests we raised a spectacular £4,118.
“We would like to say a huge thank you to local businesses for their kind sponsorships, including B&B Dairy, Edwin Thompson, Tynedale Farm Services, Liz’s Country Kitchen, The Old Crown Inn – Hesket Newmarket, and Purdham & Waugh Electricians.
“We would also like to say a big thank you to all the other businesses who donated prizes including Innovia Films, Sealy, WCF Wigton. Torpenhow Organic, Dodd and Co, Mark Beverley Joinery and many many more.”
The firm’s online donation page at JustGiving is still live and donations can be made at https://www.justgiving.com/page/bothy-threads
