ALTRINCHAM'S Dulux Decorator support centre has raised more than £1400 for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
Colleagues came together to hold a summer fundraiser to help those affected by the Manchester Arena terror attack.
A 'British Bake Off' style competition was held featuring 'Manchester Bee' cakes.The fundraiser also included a raffle, tombola, 'guess the name of the dog' game and a Wii competition, and Manchester musician Mykey the busker provided acoustic entertainment.
The team brought donations and bosses also offered staff extra days of annual leave to encourage participation.
The Manchester team raised £732.07, which the Dulux Decorator Centre agreed to double, bringing the total to £1464.14. For more information about the Dulux Decorator Centre visit www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk or follow on Twitter @DuluxDecCentre.
John Henderson, stores director at Dulux Decorator Centre, said: “We are so proud of the team for making such a great effort to come together to show their support to all those affected by the Manchester Arena attack. We have always had strong links to the Manchester community, so the fund represents a cause that’s close to all of our hearts.”
To find out how you can support the charity, visit http://www.welovemcrcharity.org
The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund has so far raised an amazing £11.7 million.
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