Devoted Dan has boosted charity

WHEN Dan Cowen’s TSB branch chose the Open Door Centre as its TSB Local Charity Partner, Dan made it his mission to help. The charity supports around 100 adults with learning difficulties, and needs to raise more than £2,000 a week just to stay open.

It is able to carry out its valuable work in the community thanks to the dedication of staff and the support of local fundraisers, such as Dan.

The 44-year-old, who works at TSB’s Swindon branch and has won a Pride of TSB community superhero award, has worked tirelessly to raise money for the centre. Last month he cycled 70 miles from Swindon to Cheltenham to raise funds, while staff at the branch cycled the same distance on a fixed bike and others baked tasty cakes to sell. So far Dan has raised more than £2,000. The money goes towards maintaining the centre at St Barnabas Church Hall, in Gorse Hill, but also on activities.

Pat Winning, deputy manager of the centre, says: “We’re so grateful for the hard work that staff at TSB have done for us, with special thanks to Dan.”

Kieran and Dan received a ‘Pride of TSB’ award for their brilliant charity work