Colleagues at 14 Ridgeons’ branches across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk organised their own fund-raising activities including bake sales, raffles, a 30km treadmill challenge and a barbecue.

The top fund-raising branch was Halesworth in Norfolk, where £910 was raised over five days. Second highest fund-raiser was Ridgeons Saffron Walden in Essex, which raised £795 with activities including a head shave and a 30km treadmill challenge.

All 26 local branches and Ridgeons support centres have set a goal of raising £30,000 over a two-year period for EACH. The partnership began in early 2017, and the money will help EACH provide care for 360 children and young people with a life-threatening condition around the region, and support 440 family members.

“Once again I am delighted that many of our Ridgeons colleagues remain committed to fund-raising for our charity partner, EACH,” said Ian Northen, chief executive of the Ridgeon Group

“They continue to invest effort and enthusiasm into supporting this fantastic organisation alongside their jobs. As a community-focused company, we look forward to raising yet more money during the summer campaign, EACHfest, throughout July.”