Local utility company raises £3,000 in aid of Derry charity

Derry-based Northern Ireland electricity supplier Click Energy has made a donation of £3000 towards the work of Foyle Hospice.

The fundraising campaign ran from October to December 2022 and provided Click Energy customers with the opportunity to donate to the charity each time they topped up their electricity. The company, which is headquartered in Derry, also made a contribution. 

Andy Porter, Managing Director of Click Energy, said: "The work that Foyle Hospice do is invaluable, and we are pleased to be able to support such an important cause.

"It was fantastic to see so many of our customers come together to raise money for this worthy charity. Click Energy has a strong track record of supporting local charities and communities in Northern Ireland.

"The company is committed to giving back and will continue to work closely with charities to help make a positive difference in people's lives."

Donall Henderson, Chief Executive at Foyle Hospice, added: "We are extremely grateful that Click Energy nominated Foyle Hospice as their chosen charity in this fundraising initiative.

"This generous donation will help us to continue to provide the best specialist palliative care and support to patients and their families throughout the North West. We would like to say a very special word of thanks to Click Energy customers for the donations they made when purchasing their energy.

"Every donation makes a difference to the lives of the people who use our wide range of services and we cannot thank you enough." 

Click Energy recently announced its latest charity partnership with NSPCC Northern Ireland, with customers now having the option to donate towards the organisation each time they visit the top-up page online, via the app or by calling the freephone number 0800 1 070 732.