Broadway based security firm based at Farncombe Estate raises £40,000 for charity (From Evesham Journal)

A BROADWAY based security firm has helped to raise £40,000 for a children’s charity.

G4S Integrated Services, which is based at Farncombe Estate, lent its support to Cotswold children’s charity Winston’s Wish by sponsoring the half way point of its annual Sunrise Walk.

Almost 300 walkers set off from Cheltenham Racecourse at 6am on Saturday, September 25, on the 10-mile circuit and raised in excess of £40,000 for the charity.

Staff from G4S were at the heart of the event, handing out water for the thirsty walkers at the halfway point.

Chris Elliott, group managing director of G4S Integrated Services, said: “We are very pleased to be able to lend our support to this charity event. With a record number of walkers taking part in this annual event, our employees were on hand to help supply the walkers with their much needed halfway refreshments helping them on their way to raising the estimated £40,000 target.”

Kate Acutt, corporate and trusts manager at Winston’s Wish, added: “We are very proud to have the support of G4S.

“The Sunrise Walk is our flagship event and to have their support is fantastic. The sponsorship from G4S ensures that more money raised on the day goes directly towards our work with bereaved children.

“Every walker also received a bottle of water, which was greatly welcomed at the half way point! We would like to thank all the employees at G4S for all their support.”

Security firm raises £40,000 for charity (From Evesham Journal)