Clapped-out car journey across Europe in aid of homeless charity

WORKMATES from a construction group will take a Jaguar they bought on eBay on a 1,219-mile European road trip to raise money for a youth homeless charity.
Trevor Wragg and Gavin Leverett of Horbury Group with their 'old banger'Trevor Wragg and Gavin Leverett of Horbury Group with their 'old banger'
Trevor Wragg and Gavin Leverett of Horbury Group with their 'old banger'

Trevor Wragg, co-founder and chief executive of Rotherham-based Horbury Group, and his colleague Gavin Leverett will be taking part in the Bangers and Cash challenge in September in a Jaguar XJ in support of Roundabout.

Teams will take a four-day drive through Europe in an old banger of their choice — with each car bonnet transformed into a unique work of art by artists — before ending up in Monte Carlo.

Trevor said: “My colleague Gavin and I were interested in participating in Bangers and Cash because we've both done a number of long-distance drives in the past.

“We are delighted to be able to combine this with supporting such a worthwhile cause.”

Gavin, Horbury’s chief financial officer, said: "We’d highly recommend taking part.

“How can you beat driving through some of most beautiful countries in the world, in classic cars, raising money for a most deserving charity whilst being part of a mobile art exhibition?

“During our last challenge together, I drove a 15-year-old Nissan Micra while Trevor cruised by in a Porsche, so this time I’m hoping we’ll find a middle ground.”

The charity still has space for other businesses wanting to get involved and they have until the end of April to sign up by snapping up a vehicle for under £650. 

Their car bonnets will be transformed and go on show in Sheffield’s Winter Gardens throughout August before being fitted back on to the cars for a pre-rally car show in Sheffield.

The rally itself will take place from September 21 to 25, after which the bonnets will be returned to Sheffield and auctioned to raise vital funds for Roundabout, enabling the charity to extend its youth homeless prevention work across the Sheffield City Region.

Clare Collingworth, Roundabout's fundraising and communications manager, said: “Bangers and Cash is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to have some fun while supporting a really important local charity.

“It will enable them to highlight their corporate social responsibility work, network with other businesses in the region, participate in the ultimate teamwork challenge and get some fantastic publicity.”

Roundabout has been supporting vulnerable young people in Sheffield for 40 years by providing shelter, support and life skills.

Businesses can find out more about Bangers and Cash by contacting Clare on 0114 253 6753 or emailing [email protected].

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