Family-owned South Cheshire firm Swansway Motor Group has donated £4,640 to social enterprise, Circus Starr.
Swansway have been supporting the enterprise, founded in 1987, since January 2016.
Director David Smyth said: “We’ve been donating £20 to Circus Starr for each car we sell on the Motability scheme – that’s the cost of one child and their parent or carer going to a Circus Starr performance.
“The number of cars sold on the Motability scheme in the first quarter of 2019 has led to our largest ever quarterly donation to Circus Starr of £4,640.
“This means we can help more children attend a Circus Starr performance, which is so much more than a trip to the circus, it can be life-changing.”
Since January 2016, Swansway has donated almost £45,000 and the company has committed to continue their support throughout 2019.
Simone Unett, of Circus Starr, added: “It’s hard to put into words just how much we value Swansway’s support.
“One in 20 children are born with a disability – 4.5 million children are living in poverty and would simply never have the opportunity to see a live performance.
“Circus Starr allows the whole family to share a truly magical experience, free of any worries, knowing their needs will be met and their senses wowed.
“It’s a place where families, who too often miss out on fun can relax, be themselves and feel included.”
Meanwhile, Swansway Group’s Crewe SEAT dealership has scooped the SEAT Sales Performance Award for the first quarter of 2019, coming first out of more than 120 dealerships in the UK.
Delighted head of business at the site Andy Barnes said: “We’re family-owned and run, an important part of the family ethos is to listen to everyone’s ideas and that’s great for us, the team here is a real mix of ages an backgrounds and we lots of ideas, for new ways of doing things.”
SEAT area sales manager David Lammas added: “As a manufacturer it’s great to see a team like this.
“Their collaboration and motivation is second to none and I’m so pleased they’ve achieved this award by rallying together in really challenging circumstances.”
