£23,000 raised for local charities

Charity event reaps rewards for Carlisle Mayor’s Charity Fund

(Date of issue: Friday, 21 January 2011)

A charity event at Carlisle Racecourse has raised £23,672.10 for the Carlisle Mayor’s Charity Fund.

The Carlisle Mayor’s Raceday was held on Monday, 8 November 2010.

The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Mary Styth, said:

“I’m delighted that such a key local business has pledged their support to this year’s Mayor’s Charity Fund. They understand the importance of the fund and the benefits it will reap for local charities. All the events held so far have been a great success and I’d like to thank the organisers for all their hard work.”

The main beneficiaries of this year’s Carlisle Mayor’s Charity Fund will be the Carlisle Youth Zone, the Henry Lonsdale Trust and The Living Well Trust.