Business Owners Raise £257 for Helen & Douglas House at Quiz Night

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Almost 60 business owners gathered at The White Horse in Banbury to participate in a charity pub quiz night, organized by Business Buzz networking group, which was sponsored by Love Management Accounts, Banbury. The event aimed to raise funds for Helen & Douglas House, a children's hospice that helps local families cope with the challenges of looking after a terminally ill baby or children who will die prematurely. The charity received a significant boost, with teams raising £257 during the night. The event's organizers have pledged to raise £5,000 for the charity in 2022.

Key Takeaways:

  • The charity pub quiz night, organized by Business Buzz, raised £257 for Helen & Douglas House.
  • The money will help the charity cover running costs, with as much as 85% of their income coming from donations.
  • Business Buzz has pledged to raise £5,000 for its regional charity partner, Helen & Douglas House, in 2022.
  • The event was the first of many BIG Buzz Oxfordshire quiz nights planned to raise money for the local children's hospice.
  • The winners of the quiz night were "Four Peas in a Pod," captained by Katrina Sargent.
  • A cash prize was awarded to the winning team, while a "wooden spoon" prize was given to the team that finished last, "The Queenies."
  • The event was sponsored by Love Management Accounts, Banbury, and hosted by Banbury Buzz.
  • Business Buzz is an informal, non-membership professional networking group with 35-plus events in operation across the UK.

Statistics:

  • £257 was raised for Helen & Douglas House during the charity pub quiz night.
  • 85% of Helen & Douglas House's income comes from donations.
  • Business Buzz has pledged to raise £5,000 for its regional charity partner in 2022.
  • 35-plus events are in operation across the UK.

Sources:

  • Almost 60 business owners gathered at The White Horse in Banbury to raise funds for Helen & Douglas House during a pub quiz night night on March 9.
  • (Business Buzz)
  • Helen & Douglas House helps local families cope with the challenges of looking after a terminally ill baby or children who will die prematurely.
  • (Helen & Douglas House)
  • Alison Hooker with Helen & Douglas House children's hospice said: "Fundraising is crucial to the continued survival of a charity. Quiz nights are a fun, easy way to bring people together to raise money."
  • (Alison Hooker, Helen & Douglas House)