Southport Visiter

Community Link Foundation

- BY NICOLA KENYON visiternew­s@southportv­isiter.co.uk

COMMUNITY Link Foundation is on the lookout for people who would like to help it with fundraisin­g.

The Southport-based charity has been very lucky to have great support from individual­s and businesses across the town and surroundin­g areas who have taken part in some great events and organised their own fundraiser­s.

Ben Payne and Esme Barron are just two of those people who have supported CLF and they did this after Ben came up with the idea of selling fizzy drinks during The Open championsh­ip.

Esme lives in Birkdale so they used her driveway to put Ben’s plans into action and set up the stall for passers-by.

Ben’s parents are supporters of CLF and Esme’s dad, Dave Barron, is an ambassador of the charity so they have known of the good work of CLF for many years.

But, when The Open was in town the budding entreprene­urs decided it was a great opportunit­y for them to get involved with fundraisin­g and they raised £33.

Due to the kindness of people such as Ben and Esme, it means that CLF is able to award grants to very deserving organisati­ons, groups and individual­s.

CLF would now really like to work with people who can host events for it or take part in fundraisin­g challenges.

This will enable it to continue giving out grants in the community.

Enda Rylands, chairman of Community Link Foundation, said: “We’d love to hear from people who would like to hold an event for us, whether it’s a quiz night or a charity football match.

“We are dedicated to sup- porting as many people as possible with grants.’’

Mr Rylands added: “If you would like to get involved, please get in touch and we can help with ideas and support you with fundraisin­g.”

For more informatio­n go to www.clfoundati­on.co.uk.

 ??  ?? Ben Payne and Esme Barron sold fizzy drinks to passers-by during The Open to raise money for Community Link Foundation
Ben Payne and Esme Barron sold fizzy drinks to passers-by during The Open to raise money for Community Link Foundation

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