Scarborough businesses come together for festive fundraiser supporting local children and families
Businesses across Scarborough and the surrounding area are spreading a little Christmas cheer this December, donating prizes to a festive advent calendar fundraiser in support of the Thalia-Beau Foundation.
Organised by Castle Employment Group, the annual 24 Days, 24 Prizes Christmas fundraiser will give local people the chance to win a different prize each day while raising money for a charity supporting children with special needs and their families.
The initiative has brought together a host of local businesses, who have generously donated everything from dining experiences and family days out to beauty treatments, gift vouchers and even an overnight stay.
For a £10 donation, participants will receive two numbered baubles, each representing an entry into the Christmas prize draw.
From December 1, a bauble will be drawn from Santa’s sack each day, with 24 winners announced throughout the festive countdown.
Among the prizes are a family ticket to the pantomime at Scarborough Spa, an ice bath and sauna experience for two at Rejuve Scarborough, and tours of Wold Top Brewery and the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery.
Local cafés and restaurants have also joined the celebrations, with prizes donated by Caffe Royale, Wiseguys, Hartleys Cafe, Hot Potato and Olivers on the Mount.
Other prizes include vouchers for local businesses, an escape room experience at Mr E Rooms, a visit to North Yorkshire Water Park and a one-night stay in a Bridlington Airbnb, worth £200, donated by Stenergy Properties.
The fundraiser is an opportunity not only to support a worthwhile cause but also to celebrate the generosity of businesses across the local community.
Every penny raised will go towards the Thalia-Beau Foundation, helping support its work with seriously ill children and their families.
Having been part of the Scarborough community for 60 years, Castle Employment Group has a long history of giving back to the area it calls home.
From supporting local charities and community projects to organising fundraising initiatives, the business continues to look for ways to make a positive difference.
The Christmas advent calendar is one of the ways the business hopes to bring people together during the festive season, while making a positive difference to families who benefit from the charity’s support.
With just weeks to go until December, the team is encouraging local people to get involved, support the cause and enjoy the excitement of the daily prize draws.
How to take part
Entries cost £10 for two baubles and can be purchased by making a donation through Castle Employment Group’s Christmas Advent Calendar JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/castle-charity-advent-calendar
Participants should include their name with their donation and email their donation confirmation and contact telephone number to [email protected], so they can be contacted if they win.
The first prize draw will take place on 1st December, with a different winner drawn each day for 24 days.
Castle Employment Group would like to thank all the local businesses who have donated prizes and everyone supporting this year’s fundraiser.