Business event raises £5k to support hospice young

Organisations and companies – including sponsors Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce – took part in the event at the Holiday Inn, Canklow.

There were speakers, a magician, games area and hourly exercise, and money raised will help young people supported by the North Anston hospice.

​David Krushell, from website developers Evolve Your Digital, was among those who attended. He said: “Attending the expo has raised our profile in South Yorkshire and I’m glad we are able to support Bluebell Wood.

“To other businesses thinking of supporting Bluebell Wood, I’d say: ‘Do it’. The footfall at the expo has been impressive, there was over 30 exhibitors and I do think we’ve got more connections. I’d definitely come again.”

Ruth Wallbank, regional fundraising manager at Bluebell Wood, said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to our amazing supporters in the business community for making our Business Expo a huge success.

“It was a pleasure to bring together businesses and individuals from across the region and it means so much that they did so in support of Bluebell Wood.

“The children, young people and families are at the heart of Bluebell Wood. Thanks to everyone who attended the Business Expo, we can carry on supporting them.”

Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham Cllr Rob and Mrs Tracy Taylor attended as did hospice mascot George.