The farming-focused charitable work carried out by RABI in Kent received a major boost when a cheque for a remarkable £10,690 was handed over to chairman Di Hickman at Ashford Livestock Market.
The sum, thought to be the largest single donation received by the group, was raised at the 2024 Ashford Primestock Show and handed over by show president Peter Joules (second from right in the picture), who was joined by director and head of auctions for Hobbs Parker Auctioneers John Rossiter (centre).
Di said the donation would be “incredibly helpful” in supporting the work done by RABI in the county. The charity has in recent months helped with winter fuel hardship payments, contributions towards school uniforms for farming families and mental health support.
“We work very hard throughout the year and generally raise between £25,000 and £30,000 a year, so this generous donation will make a huge difference to the work we can do to help farmers,” she added.
Also at the presentation were Primestock Show supporters Justin Ellis (far left) and Brian Richardson (far right) from Virgin Money and Hobbs Parker rural surveyor Charlotte Bromley.
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