PICTURES: North-east companies compete in football tournament to raise money for charity
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North-east businesses swapped a day in the office for a day of football in a bid to raise money to support young families in the region.
Newburgh-based steel and cladding company, KR Group, invited clients and associates to a five-a-side football tournament at Strikers Indoor Football in Aberdeen.
The day was well attended and saw businesses including Motive Offshore Group, Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace, and Keith Builders Merchants arrive in personalised football strips.
Also taking part were Nu-Style Products, Transform, W M Donald, DYW North East and Scotia Homes who won the final and took home the trophy.
KR Group met all costs from the day, ensuring all proceeds went to AberNecessities. The event raised £960 as well as gathering more than £500 worth of essential items for babies and children.
Further support also came from Fowler McKenzie, who despite not being able to attend, contributed a generous donation.
KR Group’s managing director Kenny Robertson was one of the players in the company's team.
He said: “After the last couple of years, it was a great day and a chance to reconnect face to face with other local businesses.
“It was a good bit of competitive fun but also an opportunity to raise some cash for babies and kids in what is a tough time for a lot of families.
"AberNecessities are doing great things just now which is why we chose them as our charity for the year.”
AberNecessities provides disadvantaged families with essential items such as maternity bundles for mother and baby, nappies, formula milk, clothing, toys and equipment for children aged 0 to 18 years.
Mr Anderson added: “We have already started discussing next year’s tournament.
“We want to go bigger, better, and raise even more cash for good causes. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year and some new faces too.”
