Disadvantaged children and families here on the Island received Christmas presents thanks to funds raised by a bingo night and raffle.

Aaron Murphy, who works at Old Mutual International, and his mum Annette organised the bingo night and raffle before Christmas. That event raised ?2,783.35 which the organisers used to buy presents for disadvantaged children. The gifts were then distributed by The Children’s Centre. Aaron’s employers then partially match-funded the total and donated ?1,141.67 to The Children’s Centre, and this sum will be used by the charity to purchase presents for disadvantaged children this Christmas. Accepting the cheque on behalf of The Children’s Centre, the charity’s Fundraising Co-ordinator Susie Cox thanked Aaron and his co-organisers, everyone who contributed to the success of the bingo event, and Old Mutual International for their generous donation.

Photo - Aaron Murphy from Old Mutual International presents a cheque to Susie Cox, Fundraising Co-ordinator at The Children’s Centre.