I AM writing on behalf of the Meningitis Trust to thank employees at Halfords, their customers, and suppliers for supporting us over the past two years.

Since April 2007, more than £140,000 has been raised from Halfords ‘Charity of the Year’ partnership with the Trust through stores across the UK – beating their target of £100,000. Money was raised by individual stores running car washes, raffles, holding parties, taking part in cycling events and displaying Action Man pin-badges at till points.

With no government funding, the Meningitis Trust is reliant on donations from individuals and companies like Halfords to continue its vital work in rebuilding lives shattered by meningitis.

Money raised will help fund the Trust’s services, including professional counselling, a financial grants scheme and our freephone 24-hour nurse-led helpline 0800 028 18 28. There are still 3,000 cases of bacterial meningitis each year, with many survivors being left with devastating after-effects – the Meningitis Trust’s work is a vital lifeline for these people.

We wish Halfords every success in the future.

Caroline Seguro - Corporate Fundraiser, Meningitis Trust.