Chester car dealership helps deliver Easter treats to two local good causes

Staff members from Swansway Chester Peugeot and Motor Match Chester gave the Cadbury chocolate treats to the good causes, to benefit those who might otherwise not have any celebratory fare over the Easter weekend.

Vulnerable people across the UK are continuing to struggle as a consequence of the lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cath Yates and Debbie Evans of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

The beneficiaries of the donations were selected by Swansway team members and in consultation with local charity partners. They were chosen because during the global pandemic, so many vulnerable people have been unable to physically engage with their local communities.

Swansway Group was therefore keen to take a little part of their “caring, honest and proud” working community, to those who have had so little interaction over the last 12 months.

Also, family support charities explain that their work has never been more needed than during the last 12 months, with so many families struggling to access food and essentials.

The Easter Bunny helped make the deliveries.

Swansway Group has also provided downloadable activity packs for adults and children, along with the delicious chocolate presents, as a further gift to struggling parents who may be feeling overwhelmed and increasingly isolated.

Director David Smyth said of the initiative: “As a family-owned business, we are very grateful to all our customers for the support they have shown us over the years. And this is a way we can give back to these communities that have always made us so welcome.

"Covid-19 has put a stop to so many things, but we are determined to help where we can, so that Easter fun can still be experienced by as many people as possible.

"We all know that this year, for so many, the need for family support has never been higher. We were delighted to be able to donate these Cadbury treats, as a gift from our family to the families in need. And hopefully, if there are other businesses that are in a position to do so, they will be encouraged to do the same.”

Wirral Youth Zone, named by young people as ‘The Hive’, is a purpose-built facility for young people aged 8-19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities.

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd, based in Backford, provides quality specialist palliative and end of life care for the people, relatives and carers of the local community.

Chocolate treats delivered to The Hive.