British International Freight Association raises £10,000 for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice at its annual Liverpool region charity dinner
Freight firms raised £10,000 for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice at a dinner in Liverpool.
Members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) gathered at the Hilton Liverpool city centre for the dinner. They were joined by Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Richard Kemp and the Lady Mayoress, Erica Kemp.
BIFA regional chair, Keith Baguley of ACL Grimaldi Lines welcomed everyone to the new venue for the event, which is a well-established part of the freight industry’s social scene on Merseyside.
He appealed for support for the chosen charity, having explained that Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice faced an uncertain future in 2024 having failed to secure the funding required for new premises.
Keith said: “After a frenetic campaign, the initial £5m fundraising target was reached, and the future of the hospice was assured.
“But the work that Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice does to support babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five, needs constant funding.”
On behalf of BIFA, Keith thanked the sponsors of the event: GenCo Logistics, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Peel Ports, Seacon SG and Unsworth. Companies who donated lots included Cardinal Maritime, ACL Grimaldi Lines, Maersk and Peel Ports.
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Steve Parker, BIFA director general, added: “Attending the annual dinner of the BIFA Liverpool region gives all present a great opportunity to network with the carriers, port representatives and other strategic partners within the global supply chains managed by the trade association’s members.
“It’s great to have such a platform to raise funds for a very worthwhile charity.”