QUIZZERS put their knowledge to the test at a charity event organised by Handelsbanken Oldham to raise £1,500 for Mahdlo Youth Zone.
20 teams entered a battle of the brains in aid of the youth centre, which provides activities and support seven days a week for young people.
Gareth Nixon, Head of Business Development at Mahdlo, said: “At Mahdlo we strive to provide excellent opportunities for our young members. We were thrilled that Handelsbanken wanted to support us in this way.
“Mahdlo did enter a team in the quiz, but despite not being victorious there were no sore losers; it was a fantastic night and raised money that will directly impact the young people of the town.”
Scott Parkinson, Branch Manager at Handelsbanken said: “It was an easy decision to support Mahdlo at this year’s Annual Professionals Charity Quiz as the work they do is inspirational.
“The quiz itself was keenly fought with a team from Seftons Accountants just edging out two other teams on a tiebreak question.”
Another £750 was raised for the youth zone by N Brown Group’s Shaw distribution factory at their 2017 Golf Day.
20 teams took to Brookdale Golf Course in Failsworth for a day of golf and then dinner with guest speaker, footballer Dean Windass.
The money was added to another £150 raised earlier in the year with a raffle and sponsored ‘Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow’ event where Operations Manager Nick Walker was sponsored to have his hair cut off.
Handelsbanken provides personalised and competitive banking services to both businesses and individuals. Find out more on their website: www.handelsbanken.co.uk/oldham
Mahdlo is a state-of-the-art Youth Zone. Find out more online: http://mahdloyz.org
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