Chesterfield businessman’s charity raffle for hospital

A Chesterfield businessman who raised more than £1,000 with a raffle for the Chesterfield Royal Hospital runs a firm which makes regular contributions to charity.
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Adam Cunningham, of First Rate Telecomms, raffled an iPhone 8, which is worth £479, with the aim of raising £600, but the grand total hit £1,065.

The lucky winner was Gordon Moore, who runs ‘The Picnic Basket cafe, in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire.

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Adam, 37, of Tapton, said: My company has now been open 20 months but we opened with the idea of giving back to our community at least two times every year.

Adam Cunningham at the charity ball he organised last yearAdam Cunningham at the charity ball he organised last year
Adam Cunningham at the charity ball he organised last year

“In the short space of time that we have been in business we have now raised over £5,000 and that is rising monthly.

“One of our concepts is that we sell card payment machines amongst many things at very competitive rates. Every machine sold we also donate £25 to Chesterfield Animal Rescue.”

Last year Adam also staged a ball which also raised over £3,000 for charity.

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“I would love for Trevor and Claire Marples and Nicky Claxton who own the Spotted Frog and The Butchers Arms respectively in Chesterfield to get a special mention as well,” Adam added.

“Because even in these challenging times for pubs, they both donated £50 each to the raffle which is amazing.”

Adam worked in the telecoms industry for 10 years before he was made redundant and decided to go it alone and set up his own business.