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A charity auction has raised a record-breaking £38,000 for a children's hospice. Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) and south coast car dealers raised the money for Chestnut Tree House children's hospice at the 15th annual charity auction. The money raised takes the total amount raised since 2011 to more than £340,000.
All 27 cars donated by car dealers were sold, with SVA adding an additional £250 per vehicle to the final fundraising total. Yeomans Group donated a record 20 vehicles this year. Alex Wright, managing director at Shoreham Vehicle Auctions and a patron of Chestnut Tree House, said: "Once again, the south coast motor trade has stepped up to support this amazing cause.
"We are incredibly proud to have raised £38,000 this year. "Every donation, bid, and vehicle sold helps make a real difference to the children and families supported by Chestnut Tree House." Other contributors included Tates Group, Frosts4Cars, Birchwood Group, and Hendy Group, as well as racing driver Nathan Edwards, who donated four VIP tickets to a Vertu MINI CHALLENGE JCW round, held during a British Touring Car Championship race weekend.
Chestnut Tree House provides essential care to children and young adults with life-limiting conditions across Sussex and southeast Hampshire. The funds raised by SVA help support a range of services including hydrotherapy, respite care, and multi-sensory activities. Stuart Palma, CEO of Chestnut Tree House, added: "To have reached over £340,000 raised is nothing short of astonishing.
"We are so grateful to SVA, the dealers, and every single buyer who contributed this year." SVA has been a part of the local community since its founding at the Shoreham Lighthouse site in 1961. It has grown alongside the region’s motor trade and is now based at Lancing Business Park.
The company remains a proud part of the West Sussex business landscape, continuing its long-standing commitment to supporting local causes. This year’s auction proved to be the most successful yet, thanks to the continued support and generosity of the region’s dealers and buyers..
