'Delighted': More Than £1,000 Given To WightSAR Volunteers

Saturday, 13 February 2021 06:00

By Iona Stewart-Richardson @IslandIona

More than £1,000 has been raised for WightSAR by Isle of Wight bus firm Southern Vectis.

Southern Vectis was keen to support - Isle of Wight Search & Rescue (WightSAR) - by raising funds to help the charity provide vital services.

Volunteers are available 24 hours a day all year round and work with police and others to look for high risk, vulnerable missing Islanders.

A cheque of £1,145 will be given to WightSAR.

Southern Vectis general manager, Richard Tyldsley said:

“Our team is delighted to present a cheque for £1,145 to this vital local resource. Much of this was collected during the festive period - with my colleagues donating money so they could wear Christmas jumpers. We also raised funds in a recycling scheme for electronic items.

“It’s been a pleasure supporting WightSAR during what has been an incredibly challenging year. The need for the charity does not stop just because we are in the midst of a pandemic - in fact its crucial services are needed now more than ever. As a fully established part of the Isle of Wight community, we’re delighted to be able to help.”

Dean Terrett, WightSAR chairman and founder, added:

“WightSAR would like to thank all the Southern Vectis staff and customers for supporting WightSAR with this very generous donation. We are looking forward to sharing with Southern Vectis how it has been used. In these Covid-restricted times, this donation is a real lifeline to us.”

For more information about WightSAR, please visit wightsar.org and for information about Southern Vectis, visit islandbuses.info

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