Outfit Moray to benefit from Moray Chamber's 18th annual business dinner
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LOCAL outdoors charity Outfit Moray will be the beneficiaries from Moray Chamber of Commerce's 18th annual business dinner.
The Chamber received a large number of applications, but decided to support Outfit Moray's "invaluable" work.
The Lossiemouth-based charity will receive proceeds from the night's auction, which last year raised £10,000.
Sarah Medcraf, CEO of Moray Chamber of Commerce, said: "We received an overwhelming number of applications to be the beneficiary at this year's annual dinner, making it a challenging task for our judging panel.
"We are delighted to support Outfit Moray as they commemorate their 20th anniversary.
"We have received some remarkable auction prizes which have been generously donated by local businesses, and our aim is to raise as much as possible to support the remarkable work carried out by Outfit Moray."
Tony Brown MBE, CEO of Outfit Moray, expressed his gratitude, adding: "We are incredibly grateful to Moray Chamber of Commerce and their directors for selecting us as their nominated beneficiary for the year.
"The demand for our services has more than doubled in the past two years as the number of young people in Moray requiring additional support continues to rise.
"This increase in demand necessitates a matched increase in income. However, the current economic crisis has made fundraising even more challenging.
"Therefore, this support from Moray Chamber of Commerce is tremendously appreciated and will enable us to assist more young people in Moray through our comprehensive programme of life-changing activities."
Outfit Moray provides carefully-tailored programs of outdoor learning and adventure activities for schools, youth organisations, families, and communities in Moray.
The charity offers a wide range of outdoor experiences, including bushcraft, archery, coasteering, canoeing and kayaking.
Transportation often poses a barrier to participation, particularly for vulnerable young people from local groups and schools.
To ensure the safe and convenient transportation of these individuals to and from the venues in Moray, Outfit Moray relies heavily on their fleet of minibuses.
The funds donated through the Chamber Auction will be utilized to secure a second-hand minibus, enabling them to continue transporting young people comfortably and in a more environmentally sound manner.
The annual dinner will take place on Friday, September 29, at Gordon Castle in Fochabers. The event will bring together 400 representatives from Moray's business community for an evening of celebration and networking.
