Rolls-Royce Raises £10,000 for Chestnut Tree House through Private Art Auction

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Rolls-Royce, a luxury car manufacturer based in Chichester, has successfully raised £10,000 for the Chestnut Tree House children's hospice through a private art auction event. The auction, hosted by Rolls-Royce's private members club Whispers, featured artwork created by contemporary British artist Laurence M White. The funds raised will directly support the hospice's extraordinary work in providing specialist palliative care and support for children aged 0-19 with life-shortening conditions and their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rolls-Royce raised £10,000 for Chestnut Tree House through a private art auction event, which was hosted by their private members club Whispers.
  • The auction featured artwork created by contemporary British artist Laurence M White, with participants placing bids online.
  • The funds raised will support the hospice's work in providing specialist palliative care and support for around 300 children aged 0-19 with life-shortening conditions and their families.
  • Chestnut Tree House is based in Arundel, just a short distance from Rolls-Royce's Westhampnett plant.
  • The event was part of Rolls-Royce's ongoing commitment to supporting their local community, with Andrew Ball, head of corporate relations, stating that the company is "privileged to support such amazing people and make a real difference in our community."
  • Rolls-Royce's contribution will enable the hospice to continue supporting many children and families in the local area, as stated by Alison Taylor, fundraising manager at Chestnut Tree House.

Statistics:

  • £10,000: The amount raised by Rolls-Royce for Chestnut Tree House through the private art auction event.
  • 300: The number of children aged 0-19 with life-shortening conditions who receive specialist palliative care and support from Chestnut Tree House.
  • £: The amount in pounds that Rolls-Royce has raised for the hospice through various fundraising efforts.

Sources:

  • "Would you wait a year for a new Rolls-Royce built at Chichester?" - https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/would-you-wait-a-year-for-a-new-rolls-royce-built-at-chichester-3559792