Children and their carers attended a Circus Starr performance thanks to Swansway

Swansway Group Director David Smyth presenting the cheque assisted by his children, George, Henry and Francesc

Throughout 2016 an extra six hundred and sixty children and their carers attended a Circus Starr performance thanks to Swansway Motor Group.

The family owned business donated £20 for every vehicle they sold on the Motability scheme during 2016 and by the end of the year that amounted to £13,200.

A delighted Simone Unett, sales manager and trainer for Circus Starr, said: “Our shows are a way of taking children out of their everyday lives, whether they are disabled or disadvantaged. Circus Starr takes them to another world, of enjoyment, wonder and laughter. Parents and carers and indeed the children themselves, tell us what a wonderful experience Circus Starr is and we love giving kids and their carers a never to be forgotten outing.

“We want to thank Swansway for helping us to make memories. That’s what Circus Starr does and this donation has helped us to make special memories for over six hundred and fifty more children in 2016, which is so wonderful for us."

The family owned group targets its charitable giving towards children and young people, as director Dave Smyth explained: “As a family owned and run business, we know how important families are and we know that some families and children face real challenges.

Circus Starr brings fun and magic into the lives of these children, I’ve seen the smiles and heard the laughter, I know, at first hand, what a fantastic job this charity does. I’m proud that Swansway has helped create magical memories for hundreds of children.”

Swansway have been so impressed with the Circus Starr programme that they will carry on their support for 2017, once again donating £20, the equivalent of a ticket for one child and their carer, for every vehicle sold on the Motability scheme.