Wigan business donates van to charity so it can deliver food parcels to people in need

A Wigan charity supporting people facing financial crisis or homelessness is on the road again thanks to the generosity of a vehicle firm.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 24th Feb 2021, 12:30 BST
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Westwood Motor Group has donated a Vauxhall Combo van to The Brick for the third consecutive year, so the charity can continue to help people across the borough.

The firm, which has 21 members of staff, is led by managing director Chris Melling, who decided to donate the first van in 2018.

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The vehicles have been used by staff and volunteers working in The Brick’s food bank to deliver emergency food parcels and collect donations.

Bethan Hurst, Westwood Group vehicle sales and rental executive, and Laura Edwards, Westwood Group finance director, delivering donations to The BrickBethan Hurst, Westwood Group vehicle sales and rental executive, and Laura Edwards, Westwood Group finance director, delivering donations to The Brick
Bethan Hurst, Westwood Group vehicle sales and rental executive, and Laura Edwards, Westwood Group finance director, delivering donations to The Brick

The charity supports people across Wigan and Leigh who are struggling with poverty, in financial crisis or homeless.

Mr Melling said: “We have been proud to support The Brick for close to three years now.

“Westwood Motor Group has deep roots in Wigan and as we’ve enjoyed success here, it’s only right that we give back to the area we’re proud to be a part of and where we call home.

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“The Brick is well-known for doing tremendous good in the borough, improving the lives and life chances of the people they serve.

“It fills all of us here at Westwood with tremendous pride to be associated with the heroic efforts of this incredible organisation and it’s a privilege to be able to help such a worthy charity.”

Keely Dalfen, finance and commercial director at The Brick, said: “We are all humbled by the generosity that Westwood Group has shown to The Brick by donating not one, but three vans to us over the last few years.

“These vans have allowed us to continue to deliver emergency food parcels to hundreds of families in our community who really need our help.

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“Many businesses have experienced hardship in the past year due to the pandemic, so we were delighted and surprised when we received a new upgraded van from Chris and the team.

“We want to thank everyone at Westwood Motor Group, we couldn’t do what we do without the help and support of businesses.”

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