SVA accelerates Chestnut Tree House Hospice fund-raising to over £270,000

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has accelerated its fund-raising for the Chestnut Tree House Hospice past £270,000 with a trio of charity car auctions held at the end of March.

The latest round of events hosted in aid of the children’s hospice based in Arundel, West Sussex, succeeded in raising £40,126 with the help of car dealers’ vehicle donations and pledges to the cause.

Seventeen-part exchange cars were auctioned, with the highest price of £1,500 bid for a 57-plate Fiat Panda, as 2023 marked the 13th year of a charitable partnership which has now raised over £271,000.

SVA managing director Alex Wright said: “Once again the warmth and generosity of the motor trade has been overwhelming.

“The auctions were a huge success as our buyers and vendors have grown very fond of supporting such as great cause. A big thank you from all of us at Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.”

Chestnut Tree House currently cares for around 300 children and young adults with life-limiting conditions and provides services including hydrotherapy and multi-sensory activities.

With daily running costs of over £10,000 CTH relies on public donations and events, meaning the funds raised by SVA are vital. 

A statement issued by the organisation said: “We are so proud to be working with Shoreham as they have supported us consistently for over a decade, including during the pandemic period when all charities experienced a tough time.

“We were proud to welcome Alex Wright as a charity patron last year and we look forward to continuing to work with the SVA team for many years to come.”