Charity fundraising goal smashed

Having set out to raise a target of £12,000, Mather Jamie has raised 156% of this goal and has so far reached nearly £19,000 plus Gift Aid. The money will be donated to three East Midlands charities; One Roof Leicester, LOROS and Rainbows. 

The main event this year for Mather Jamie was another Top Gear style Bangers & Cash challenge which involved twelve teams from Mather Jamie and their clients travelling from Loughborough to North Norfolk via various checkpoints with additional points awarded for completing activities. Vehicles chosen this year included two old London taxis and a number of battered soft tops with a maximum purchase value of £1,000.

The activities that had to be undertaken en route included brake tests, wheel changes, buying a pork pie in Melton Mowbray, photos at Rutland Water and at various beach locations. Teams also had to play a round of crazy golf in Hunstanton and decorate the interior of their car in a theme. (Announced after it was revealed so many had chosen soft tops!)  Additional points were awarded for the least amount of fuel left in the tank on arrival at the final destination! 

Bonus points were awarded for cars boasting the highest mileage, team members taking a dip in the sea, reaching other random ‘what3words’ checkpoints released during the trip, and for rescuing other teams. Meanwhile having to lift the car bonnet, police stops, wrong fuel, parking fines or tyre changes resulted in point deductions. After the event all of the cars were sold off and all monies raised was gifted to the chosen charities along with several kind donations. 

Commenting on the event, organiser Robert Cole said, “Whilst this was a fun event and a good team occasion, more importantly, we raised a significant sum for some truly worthy causes. Each charity does fantastic work for the local community and based on this year’s achievement we will definitely set the bar higher next year!”

The charities that will benefit will be One Roof Leicester which develops and delivers projects that help ensure that all people at risk of, experiencing or previously homeless are provided with sustainable housing, are given an opportunity to share their experiences and are provided with ongoing relevant advice, information and support. LOROS, which provides free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill adult patients, their family and carers, and Rainbows Hospice for children and young people which provides vital care and support to families impacted by life-limiting conditions.

If you would like to donate please visit the Mather Jamie charity page.