Hendy Group is supplying the Southampton Marathon 2025 with course automobiles as a part of a renewed sponsorship settlement.
There can even be a crew of Hendy runners taking part within the occasion, which takes place on 6 April, to lift funds for the corporate’s personal charity, Hendy Basis.
Hendy’s sponsorship is the newest stage in a 16-year collaboration with ReesLeisure, the organisers of the ABP Southampton Marathon, showcasing a shared dedication to supporting well being and wellbeing in the area people.
This 12 months, 11 ‘Team Hendy’ colleagues will deal with a wide range of distances on race day, together with the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.
Funds raised will additional help Hendy Basis’s mission to make an enduring distinction within the areas the place Hendy Group operates.
Hendy Basis has been making a big influence throughout the South of England since its inception in 2019, granting over £350,000 to greater than 200 native organisations.
“Southampton has played a crucial part in Hendy’s 165-year history – it is where the business first started selling cars, and the city is now home to six of our dealerships,” stated Mark Busby, director of economic operations at Hendy.
“We’re thrilled to be part of this community-driven, mass-participation occasion, with Hendy automobiles aiding with occasion organisation and transporting the all-important race timer.
“This partnership reinforces our long-standing links with ReesLeisure, and we’re excited about how we can build the profile of the marathon together. Good luck to all those taking part!”
Frazer Prepare dinner, service supervisor at Hendy Ford Fareham, stated: “I took part in the Southampton Marathon last year and absolutely loved it. It was both challenging and fun, but knowing it was all for a great cause made it even more rewarding. I’m excited to be running again this year as part of Team Hendy, supporting Hendy Foundation and making a difference in our local community.”