A TEAM of volunteers, including veterans, raised more than £4,700 for the Royal Star and Garter at the Birmingham International Tattoo.
The military extravaganza took place at the bp pulse LIVE Arena last month and was attended by veterans from the charity’s Homes in Solihull and, for the first time, High Wycombe.
A team of volunteers helped raise a total of £4,727, which was collected through bucket collections, programme sales and contactless payments.
The charity, which runs provides care for veterans and their loved ones with dementia or disability, was helped by a team of volunteers including staff and relatives with personal connections to the Solihull Home, members from Co-op Funeralcare and members of the veteran local community.
It has been one of the Tattoo’s chosen charities for nearly 20 years.
Caley Eldred, director of supporter engagement at Royal Star and Garter, said: “Being at the Birmingham International Tattoo is such a wonderful experience.
“We’re grateful for the on-going support we receive from organisers, and we’d like to thank our volunteers and the generous audience who helped make the weekend of fundraising a success.”
Ian Collins, Birmingham International Tattoo production director, said: “It was a privilege to welcome residents from Royal Star and Garter in Solihull and High Wycombe to the recent Birmingham International Tattoo.
“As a community and fundraising event, the Tattoo plays an important role in supporting charities, including Royal Star and Garter, and we are immensely proud to stand alongside them once again this year, recognising both the military service of their residents and helping them raise funds for the vital support the charity continues to provide.”
