Ellan Vannin Fuels presented a cheque for ?1,150 to the Isle of Man Live At Home Schemes charity. The funds were raised on the EVF stand at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show where the company organised a variety of competitions and activities which included guessing the weight of a fuel tanker and the chance to win a car. The competitions were all free to enter – but entrants were invited to make a donation to the Live At Home Schemes. Staff and volunteers from the charity helped the EVF team to promote the competitions during the show.

Jo Dixon, Island Live at Home Manager for the Isle of Man Live at Home Schemes, said:

“We’re extremely grateful for this generous donation from Ellan Vannin Fuels and to everyone who supported their fundraising initiatives. 3FM and Isle of Man Constabulary were also on the EVF stand at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show, so it was a big team effort and we must say a big thank you to them too.”

There are six Live At Home Schemes on the Island – Western, Northern, Onchan, Douglas, Laxey, Lonan, and Northern Men In Sheds. These schemes – which are all part of the UK-based MHA charity – provide support for around 600 older adults by offering a range of services, including organising social groups, lunch clubs, film club, one to one befriending, help with transport, and advice on accessing other support services. To find out more about Isle of Man Live At Home Schemes, phone 616571, email Isleofman.liveathome@mha.org.uk or find the charity on Facebook. You can also visit the Live At Home Schemes website www.mha.org.uk. 

Photo - Jo Dixon, Island Live at Home Manager for the Isle of Man Live at Home Schemes, receives a cheque on behalf of the charity from Andy Sweetman, Commercial Sales and Marketing Manager at Ellan Vannin Fuels. On the left is Ellan Vannin Fuels’ Compliance Officer Gareth Davies.