Local fiduciary and fund administration services specialist, Abacus, are supporting another local charity this month by donating over £1,000 to Sailing for the Disabled.

Staff from the local company raised money by holding a Cake and Bake Sale as well as donating through the company’s Staff Charity Salary Deduction Scheme. The total donated was then doubled by the company to make a total sum of £1,170.35.

Sailing for the Disabled (a Manx registered charity, No. 325) offers adults and children with a wide range of disabilities the chance to enjoy sailing on the charity’s own boat Pride of Mann II. Many of the people assisted have no previous experience of sailing – some have never been in a yacht before. They promote sailing as a sport for any age and any disability, including people in wheelchairs and those with visual and hearing impairments.

Managing Director, Stewart Fleming, said: ‘On behalf of the company and staff at Abacus, I am pleased to be able to present this cheque to such a proactive and worthwhile charity on the Island. Our Corporate Responsibility Committee organises a number of fundraising activities throughout the year in addition to our Charity Salary Deduction Scheme, in order to provide support to local charities and community projects. Staff always show a great deal of interest and support.”

Marion Bolam, spokesperson for Sailing for the Disabled said, “On behalf of the charity I would like to thank Abacus for choosing us as one of their quarterly charities this year. We are always looking to help people with a disability or any debilitating condition such as depression, those in remission from an injury or an illness and who would benefit from a sail on Pride of Mann II. Abacus’ donation will assist us significantly in continuing to do so.”

Photo caption - Marion Bolam, Sailing for the Disabled; Stewart Fleming, Managing Director of Abacus Trust Company Limited and David Jones, Sailing for the Disabled.