Bucks charity awarded £1,000

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Friday, 22 September 2023 13:00

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A charity based in Buckinghamshire is celebrating after receiving a donation of £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

For the fifth year running, Benefact Group is giving away over £1million to charities through its Movement for Good Awards. Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 150 awards of £1,000 announced today.

Curly Tails, which rescues pet pigs and gives them a safe and loving home, is the local charity set to benefit from the money, following overwhelming public support in the county.

Kind-hearted Buckinghamshire residents donated their time and submitted more than 3,500 nominations for charities close to their hearts, with over 180 local causes receiving votes.

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