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Multi-utilities staff raise thousands for military children’s charity

Attendees at a charity gala in Salisbury have raised more than £3,000 for a charity that provides support and comfort to bereaved military children.

UK Power Networks Services staff attended a charity ball organised by MUJV at the White Hart Hotel, Salisbury, raising the funds through ticket sales and a raffle.

MUJV is a 50:50 joint venture owned by UK Power Networks Services and Veolia that provides utility infrastructure services to one third of the British Army based across Salisbury Plain and Aldershot.

The donation will go to Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity which helps to ensure long-term support for bereaved military children if a parent passes away. The donation will make a positive impact in the run up to Remembrance Day on 11 November.

MUJV sourced raffle prize donations and drinks reception sponsorship from local businesses, and contacted local DJs for the disco and a magician. Some 85 people attended the gala.

It costs approximately £1,000 to support one child through the charity. It ensures the bereaved children don’t lose their connection to the military and provides emotional support, outstanding development opportunities, and the chance to smile again.

Rebecca Andrews, Business Support Manager at MUJV, said:

The evening was a huge success, everyone had a fantastic time, and we raised lots of money for the charity. The feedback has been so positive from those who came along, with requests for us to do it again next year.

Founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Nikki Scott, said:

A huge thank you to MUJV for organising such a successful Charity Ball in aid of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, raising over £3,000! We are so grateful that MUJV are supporting Scotty’s this year as their Charity of The Year – their passion in supporting us is inspirational. Scotty’s mission is to provide relief from the effects of bereavement to children and young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served with the Armed Forces of the Crown, and so far this year we have supported over 700 children and young people. We could not do this without the help from our fabulous supporters like MUJV. Thank you to all involved for helping us support our British bereaved military children and young people.

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