Last year saw local car dealer group, Swansway Motor Group, donate a record-breaking yearly total of £20,940 to Circus Starr - the 'circus with a purpose'.

On behalf of the Stoke Audi and Stafford Audi retailers, Swansway donated £1,590 to the overall donation total.

The record-breaking sum follows the seventh year in which Swansway have supported Circus Starr by donating £25 to the organisation each time a vehicle is sold on the Motability scheme.

June 2023 saw donations surpass the £100,000 mark and this impressive achievement was celebrated at Circus Starr's Crewe show, held at the Swansway Stadium.

David Smyth, Swansway Motor Group Director, said: "Over the past seven years I've seen firsthand the meaningful work Circus Starr carries out and I am proud that Swansway has been able to support this."

Swansway donates £25 every time a vehicle is sold on the Motability scheme (Swansway Motor Group).

The circus provides entertainment for children with additional needs or families in difficult circumstances.

Sarah Hall, from Circus Starr, described Swansway's partnership with the charity as "continually overwhelming".

Circus Starr's 2024 Winter Tour is taking place across the country throughout January and February.

Sarah continued: "Donations like Swansway's make these tours possible. The £25 which Swansway donates is enough for a child and their carer to attend one of our shows."

Swansway's contribution is the biggest the circus has ever received, with David Smyth adding: "We're excited to see what the partnership brings as we enter into our eighth year, members of the Swansway family attended the Crewe show in 2023 and I know it resonated with us all how important Circus Starr's work is."

Information about Circus Starr's 2024 tour dates can be found here.

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