Staffordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime commissioner, Sue Arnold has recently hosted a Pit-Stop fundraiser for the High Sheriff of Staffordshire’s vintage car tour of the county.
Colonel David Leigh, High Sheriff of Staffordshire, is completing a 250 mile tour of Staffordshire in his classic car, a Frazer Nash.
Guests attending the event were treated to a demonstration by the Staffordshire Police Cadets and a display of vintage cars and other vehicles including, Frazer Nash, Rolls Royce, Bentley and a Ferrari.
Over £1,700 was raised on the day for two charities supported by Mrs Arnold and the High Sheriff. The funds raised have been split between the Staffordshire Police Cadets and Staffordshire Clubs for Young People.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Arnold said: “I was delighted to showcase the Staffordshire Police Cadets during the fundraiser and expose them to a new audience. It was fantastic to collaborate with the High Sheriff of Staffordshire to put on an event that has raised over £1,700 for like-minded charities that support young people across the county.”
David Leigh, High Sheriff of Staffordshire, said: “It was exceptionally generous of Sue and her husband, John, to host the first of a series of fundraising “pit stops” and to share the proceeds between the Staffordshire Police Cadets and Staffordshire Clubs for Young People. Haselour House was a perfect venue and the weather knew better than to rain on our parade!”
The Staffordshire Police Cadet Service was launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis to strengthen links between the police and young people and promote good citizenship. Cadet units have been launched in Stafford, Cannock, Burslem, Tamworth, Longton and Codsall.
The Police Cadets work towards several nationally recognised qualifications including team-working and citizenship. Many of the cadets have noticed that through the scheme they are becoming not only more confident and outgoing, but that they are also benefiting both socially and academically, all while helping to build links between the police and young people.
Businesses are invited to become Patrons or Sponsors to help fund uniforms and equipment for the Cadets. In return for becoming a Patron, businesses’ contributions are recognised through publicity, a framed certificate and other opportunities. Police Mutual became the inaugural Patrons after paying for uniforms for Cadets in the Stafford unit.
To find out more information on the Police Cadets or how you can support the Police Cadets go to: www.staffordshire-pcc.gov.uk/police-cadets
Photo credit: Nick Hudson, Duncan Danley Media
