Haulier donates £1k to charities

George H. Kime & Co, which has a depot in East Road, has split the winnings between The Butterfly Hospice Trust, in Boston, and the Young Oasis project at Lincolnshire Action Trust, in Lincoln.

The business is part of a palletised freight distribution network of 130 hauliers throughout the UK and Ireland called The Pallet Network.

Members of the network pay a contribution towards a syndicate which is drawn monthly. The prize is usually £1,000 and the winning haulier is expected to choose a worthy charity or project to receive the sum.

The Butterfly Hospice Trust, in Boston, provides doctors, nurses, therapists and spiritual support for end-of-life care.

The Young Oasis project provides support, guidance and encouragement for more than 30 young people in Lincolnshire aged five to 18 years old who are affected by a family member using drugs or alcohol.

Nigel Kime, managing director at George H. Kime and Co, said: “We chose the Young Oasis project at Lincolnshire Action Trust because of the amazing work it does for young people who are in such unfortunate situations.”

He added: “We chose to support The Butterfly Hospice Trust as it is very close to the hearts of many local people in the Boston area, and many will know of loved ones who have gone to the hospice when they have been seriously ill and needed that extra-special care.”