A charity football tournament saw one of the region’s leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturers emerge victorious and over £2,500 raised for a mental health charity.
Recruitment and training company GEM Partnership, which has offices in Peterlee and Newton Aycliffe, organised the 7-a-side tournament in aid of The Hub of Wishes.
The tournament saw GEM Partnership, Bishop Auckland College, Tekmar, Husqvarna UK, Gestamp Tallent and PSP Architecture contest matches, with Gestamp going on to win the league-style tournament.
Bishop Auckland College graciously offered their facilities and worked alongside GEM to organise the event.
Kelly Lee, Operations Manager at GEM Partnership, said: “Last year we organised a football match in Newton Aycliffe which was incredibly successful, so this year we decided to build on that and invited businesses in the area to take part in a charity tournament.
“We chose the Hub of Wishes because they’re a small charity based in Newton Aycliffe and provide vital support to people with mental health needs.
“We also work with so many businesses in that area and as the tournament was held there, we knew it was a charity close to many people’s hearts.
“Everyone who took part had great fun, the matches were incredibly competitive, and the team from Gestamp was the overall winners. There was a great turnout of people cheering on the teams as well which was really nice to see.
“We’re delighted to say that as a result of the tournament, £2,616 has been raised for The Hub of Wishes, which will make a huge difference to them as they rely on donations from businesses and members of the public to continue to offer support to those who need it most.
“We want to thank everyone who took part, came along to support and particularly Bishop Auckland College who helped us organise the event. And well done to the team from Gestamp who were our overall winners.”