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CHARITY
THE MAGAZINE FOR BUSINESS LEADERS, MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Teaming up to support Staffordshire charities
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has been working alongside businesses across the county to raise money for
local charities, hosting events such as baking competitions, quiz nights and an Easter raffle.
In April 2018 Staffordshire Chambers hosted their
second charity bake off event, this time going up
against chambers’ member, Goodwin International.
Not only did the morning involve some healthy
competition and eating vast amounts of cake, but it
was all for a brilliant cause!
Team members from Staffordshire Chambers dusted
off their aprons and put their bakery skills to the test
to compete against the Goodwins’ team, and the
competition this year was fierce! Our star bakers
from Staffordshire Chambers were Lyndsey Parry,
Matt Hustwit, Deb Kelly and Tom Nadin.
Beth scoops the charity crown
Tom Nadin, Mentoring Growth Project Manager
at Staffordshire Chambers, said: “It was really
great being part of the Charity Bake-off event with
Goodwin International. It had been years since I had
last baked a cake. This, coupled with the friendly
rivalry, made it a fantastic experience. The day was
made even better by the money we were able to
raise for our charity network. I look forward to our
next challenge!”
Despite the best efforts from the chambers’ team, it
was Goodwins who took the crown this year, with
Jess Whittingham winning over the judges with her
incredible ‘Blonde Bombshell’ creation.
Beth Coleman from The Goodwin Group worked
alongside Allison Tomlinson from Staffordshire
Chambers’ International Trade Team to co-ordinate
the bake off.
Beth said: “All of our bakers were excited and
enthusiastic to take part in the challenge and
definitely rose to the occasion. By using our
resources to support the community, we are helping
those who most need it. Through the delivery of
our socio-economic strategy, we will continue our
strong commitment to the community and help to
address issues of primary local concern.”
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has a total of 25 charities
within their membership. Between December 2017 and April
2018, the team raised over £700 which will be divided up and
presented to each charity.