Workers at Hucknall bus routes operator donate £6,000 to Alzheimer's charity

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure.

Trentbarton staff devoted two years on a wide variety of fundraising events and initiatives, including its Namesake programme where people can donate to have a bus named after a loved one.

Events run by staff, including the teams’ charity champions who organise fundraising, included a football match, golf day, Easter and Christmas raffles, and bake sales.

Alzheimer’s Research UK was chosen to be the firm’s charity partner after a poll of trentbarton staff between a shortlist of good causes drawn from nominations by colleagues and customers.

Zoe Dean, Alzheimer’s Research UK regional fundraising officer, said: “We’re so grateful to Trentbarton for supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK as their charity partner.

“Fantastic fundraising efforts like this from both staff and customers will help us get closer to a cure for people with dementia and their loved ones.”

Scarlet McCourt, Trentbarton’s marketing and communications manager, added: “Our colleagues at the depots and head office have enjoyed raising money for such a good cause.

“Practically everyone’s family is touched by Alzheimer’s and dementia in some way, so we are all very pleased that we have been able to support this important charity.”

Trentbarton announced earlier this year that drivers and colleagues have chosen Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) as their charity of the year for both 2024 and 2025.