Staffordshire businesses, organisations and charities helped to raise £13,000 for good causes at the inaugural Knot a Sports Day event.
The event took place on Friday, 28 June, at Staffordshire University and saw 27 teams representing various local businesses compete in a fun-filled day of traditional sports games.
With over 200 participants, the event featured classic activities such as tug of war, hungry hippos, and a pedal cart derby, plus a range of other events.
The funds raised will support the vital work of numerous local charities, including Affordable Food Stoke, The Hubb Foundation, The Gingerbread Centre and Alice Charity.
Josie Morris, MD of Woolcool and one of the event’s organisers, said: “We are thrilled with the success of the inaugural Knot a Sports Day and the incredible support from our local business community. We wanted to create a day that was inclusive and fun for all, whilst raising money for amazing local causes.
“The funds raised will make a genuine difference in this area, and we are grateful to all participants, charities, volunteers and sponsors for their generosity and enthusiasm. We are looking forward to next year!”
Knot a Sports Day was designed to welcome participants of all abilities from all sectors of business to engage in a range of traditional and creatively reimagined sports and mental challenges.
The event was organised by a group of prominent businesswomen from Staffordshire who wanted to raise money for local charities through a fun and inclusive event that would also help businesses to network and make new connections.
Organisers of Knot a Sports Day are already in the process of planning for next year’s event, which promises to be even bigger and better.
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