PC Consultants are a long-time supporter of WightAID, a foundation supporting charitable projects on the Isle of Wight with Jonathan Thornton and Nicola Johnston from the company recently presenting a charity cheque of more than £13,000.

Disabled sailors and swimmers, as well as a scheme to protect an Island stream from invasive Himalayan balsam, were among the latest good causes to be supported by WightAID.

Geoff Underwood, chairman and founder of WightAID, said: “These grants show the value of WightAID and for it to continue we need Island businesses and individuals to continue giving to the charity.”

The biggest winner in the July grant round was the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group (IWPCSG), which received £5,000 towards testing and support to Island men and their families. With The Disabled Sailors Association receiving £1,500 towards a day cruise for ten Island disabled people whilst Isle Access was granted £2,000 towards The Carol Greenham Accessible Swimming Club.

Bembridge Youth FC Futsal Team received £1,500 to pilot a team into the New Forest League and Natural Enterprise was given £2,000 towards the removal of the invasive Himalayan balsam, which had been found in Calbourne and Brighstone Stream. With two smaller organisations, Revive Newport/The Living Room and Brighstone Belles each receiving £500.

(R-L) Geoff Underwood of WightAID, Paul from the swimming group Isle Access, Brighstone Belles, Jonathan Thornton and Nicola Johnston from donors PC Consultants, James from Bembridge Youth FC, Geoff and Andy from Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group, Carol and Seb from Natural Enterprise. Jan Brookes from Isle Access. Steve Porter and Brian Marriott, trustees from WightAID.

To find out more about WightAID please visit: www.wightaid.org