The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce held a raffle at their 60th Anniversary gala dinner and raised ?2,350 for Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man. The charity was chosen in memory of the late Mike Henthorn, a great supporter of both organisations for many years and former Chamber President.

Chairman of Cruse, Les Watson said: “We are a small local charity and this will be of significant help towards the work we do for adults and children on the Island. A big thank you to the generosity of Chamber members.”

Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people, to help them understand their grief and cope with their loss. Whilst affiliated to the UK national charity Cruse Bereavement Care, it is a local charity and all funds raised stay on the Island.

The cheque was presented to Cruse by Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Jane Dellar, and former Chamber President Michael Crowe. The gala dinner marked the end of Mr Crowe’s two year tenure as Chamber President as he formally handed over the chain of office to Micky Swindale.

Photo - left to right are Amanda Cafearo and Les Watson from Cruse Bereavement Care, and Michael Crowe and Jane Dellar from Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce.