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# Business backs the We Love Lichfield Fund
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/business-backs-the-we-love-lichfield-fund/
- Published: 2011-10-14T11:00:50.000Z
- Updated: 2011-10-14T12:39:05.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 21:41, News

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Tempest Ford supporting the We Love Lichfield Fund

A Lichfield car dealership has given its backing to the We Love Lichfield Fund.

Tempest Ford, on Birmingham Road in Lichfield, has chosen the fund as its charity of choice and will be raising money throughout 2012 to boost the pot.

Brian Carruthers, Chairman of Tempest Ford, said: “We try to contribute as much back into the community as we can. We sponsor Lichfield Rugby Club, we took part in last year’s Greenhill Bower, sponsored Lichfield Literature last year and contributed towards The Lichfield Festival this year. Therefore it is an absolute pleasure to get involved with We Love Lichfield Fund. It is an excellent cause.”

The money raised by Tempest Ford in 2012 will be added to the pot, which is already at around £50,000\. The money is invested on the stock market, under charity commission guidelines, and the dividends from the fund will then be distributed to local voluntary organisations and groups who apply for a grant in the future.

Simon Price, Patron of the We Love Lichfield Fund, added: “We’re really grateful to Tempest Ford for adding to the funding.

“We need more businesses to follow their example, as we’re aiming to raise £500,000 by April 2016\. This would mean we could give up to £25,000 to community groups and organisations working across the district through small grants every year, making a huge difference locally.”

Local organisations including Heart of England China Painters and Hammerwich Cricket Club have already donated to the fund.

To find out more about making a donation, call the Staffordshire Community Foundation team on 01782 683000 or visit [www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/welovelichfield](http://www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/welovelichfield?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).

The We Love Lichfield Fund is currently calling for local groups to apply for grants of up to £500 by October 31 as part of its Christmas fund.

To find out if your group is eligible and to apply online, visit [www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/welovelichfield](http://www.staffsfoundation.org.uk/welovelichfield?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) or call the Staffordshire Community Foundation team on 01782 683000.