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Barclays Raise Thousands For Foundation
Written by Newcastle Utd
Bankers from Barclays got on their bikes recently to raise thousands for the Newcastle United Foundation
Seventeen bankers from Barclays Corporate North East got on their bikes recently to raise almost £16,000 for the Newcastle United Foundation.
The group used pedal power to cycle 72 miles from Seahouses, in Northumberland, to their new offices on the Quayside all in aid of the Magpies' official charity, which uses the power of football to help disadvantaged children, young people and their families across the region.
The Barclays cycle team, which raised £15,823, consisted of Brian Thorpe, Tony Doughty, David Collins, Scot Howie, Martin Rankin, John Ainsworth, Paul Merone, Stuart Egan, Julian Batson, Gill Duke, Janice Grinton, Suzanne Nichol, David Foreman, Simon Patterson, David Clark, Jamie Corcoran and Steve Coltman.
They were backed along the route by Benfield Motors, who supplied a support vehicle.
Brian Thorpe, Barclays regional director for the North-East and Cumbria, said: "We are delighted with the amount raised for Newcastle United Foundation and would like to thank everyone who supported us to make this happen.
"Alongside our 5 Million Young Futures commitment, Barclays has a fantastic community investment programme that encourages employees to get involved in the causes we care about.
"It's about giving back our skills, time and energy to support our local communities - so we're thrilled to have raised this money."
Kate Bradley, head of Newcastle United Foundation added: "We would like to thank the Barclays team for nominating the Foundation to benefit from this challenge.
"This fantastic donation will go towards supporting disadvantaged children and young people in the North-East."