Boost for Nottinghamshire charities as public vote sees worthy winners bag £1,000

Papplewick Pumping Station Trust has received a £1,000 cash boost.

Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 500 donations of £1,000 available as part of the ‘Movement for Good’ awards.

Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind, Music for Everyone, Jericho Road Project and Papplewick Pumping Station Trust are the local charities set to benefit from the money, following overwhelming public support in the county.

More than 765 kind-hearted residents voted for a total of 38 charities across the region.

The Jericho Road Project helps women who are victims of sex exploitation in Nottinghamshire, while the Papplewick Pumping Station Trust aims to protect a piece of local history.

Mark Hews, group CEO of Ecclesiastical, who set up the awards, said: “We have seen an overwhelming public response to our ‘Movement for Good’ awards and would like to thank every single person who took the time to nominate a good cause.

“It’s clear that people care deeply about those in need in Nottinghamshire at what is an incredibly testing time for many, and from looking at the nomination data locally, community organisations seem to hold a particularly fond place in the hearts of residents.

“As a company whose purpose is to contribute to the greater good of society, charitable giving is at the heart of our business.

“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.”