Strictly-style fundraiser sees EFT Group raise £20,000 for Queenscourt Hospice

Fleet-footed fundraisers at EFT Group in Southport swapped their work shoes for dancing heels as they staged their very own EFT Strictly, raising thousands of pounds for Queenscourt Hospice.

The glitter-filled night took over the Prince of Wales Hotel, where twelve members of the EFT team stepped onto the dancefloor in front of colleagues as part of their Christmas celebration.

By the end of the evening, the event had raised an incredible £20,000 to support Queenscourt Hospice and the vital care it provides for people across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby.

The event was sponsored by Kaizen and Ion Group, helping to ensure every pound donated went directly to the charity.

Nigel Myers and professional dancer Amy Clayton lifted the first ever EFT Strictly trophy, with the night hosted by Hayley Jones from Queenscourt Hospice.

Judges Alex Toal, Kelly Bond, Ruffles and Jim Briscoe kept the scores flowing, while performers were coached for months by Kaz Leach and her team at Marshside School of Dance.

A spokesperson for EFT Group said the team wanted to build on their long-standing connection with Queenscourt, which has included support for the Star Trekk walk and fundraising through EFT Foundation events. Last year, CEO Adam Watts took part in Queenscourt’s Strictly event and enjoyed it so much he encouraged the team to create their own version.

Twelve colleagues took on the challenge, trained hard and were cheered on by the entire EFT family at a Christmas night they won’t forget. The spokesperson also thanked Kaz Leach for her work behind the scenes, and the event sponsors for helping make sure the fundraising total went straight to Queenscourt.

Queenscourt Hospice fundraising manager Liz Hartley described the night as unforgettable, praising the team at EFT Group for their energy, commitment and support.

She added that the event was ultimately for the people who can’t say thank you themselves, and shared her gratitude on their behalf.

Find out more about Queenscourt Hospice here.

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