Eden Camp fundraising events raise £3715 for two worthy causes
Eden Camp, the modern history museum, has recently raised a combined total of £3,715 for charity through two fundraising initiatives: The Great Tommy Sleepout and Drive It Day.
On Saturday March 21, a committed team of Eden Camp veterans and supporters braved the cold as part of The Great Tommy Sleepout, a national campaign that supports military veterans facing homelessness. The team spent the night under the stars, raising £2,615 in support of the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI).
Gavin Pickering, veteran & Eden Camp site services, said: “Taking part in the Great Tommy Sleepout is something very personal to me. As veterans we understand the challenges that can come after leaving the Armed Forces. Sleeping out for one night is nothing compared to what some are forced to endure, but if it helps raise awareness and funds to support our fellow veterans, then it is absolutely worth it.”
On Sunday April 26, the living history museum in Malton hosted Drive It Day, drawing a crowd of history buffs and classic car enthusiasts. The event welcomed over 150 classic vehicles to the museum ground, including Alvis TA14 Sport Brake which would have been originally built in the same factory as the CVRTs. The event was supported by Coast and County Radio, and raised over £1,100 for the NSPCC’s Childline. Organised by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC), Drive It Day commemorates the historic One Thousand Mile Trial and celebrates Britain’s motoring heritage.
John Hodgson at Coast and County Radio, said: “We were delighted to be partnering with Eden Camp for Drive It Day and to support such a worthwhile cause. It’s a great opportunity to bring the community together, celebrate classic cars at this iconic museum in North Yorkshire.”
Luke Hudman, Marketing Manager, said: “At Eden Camp, we’re proud of how we’ve brought people together to raise money for two worthwhile causes. The return of Drive It Day was a fantastic opportunity to welcome classic car owners and enthusiasts for a brilliant day. Supporting the Great Tommy Sleepout reflects our ongoing commitment to honouring service and standing by veterans beyond their time in uniform.”
Eden Camp is also taking part in the Great British Summer Savings VAT reduction scheme, implementing the full VAT reduction to help make family days out more affordable this summer. Families can enjoy advance purchase tickets from just £14.75 for adults and concessions, £13 for children, with family tickets available from £26.25.
For more information, visit www.edencamp.co.uk