Official Game Fair charities benefit from huge donations thanks to visitors

The Game Fair has announced the final amount raised for its joint official charities, The Country Food Trust and Tackling Minds, totalled £12,034.

Visitors were able to make donations to the deserving charities through the show’s box office and on the charities’ stands during the show which took place 26 – 28 July at Blenheim Palace. The donation will be split evenly between the two charities to help towards their causes.

Tackling Minds is a pioneering non-profit charity that uses fishing as therapy to support mental health. Founder, David Lyons said: “We are incredibly grateful for the fantastic support Tackling Minds received at The Game Fair. Thank you to everyone who attended and generously donated to both Tackling Minds and The Country Food Trust. Your contributions will greatly boost our ability to support more individuals struggling with mental health issues through the therapeutic benefits of fishing. Your support makes a real difference, and we look forward to continuing our vital work with your help.” 

The Country Food Trust is dedicated to providing meals for people in need and is committed to addressing food poverty and promoting sustainable food practices, by local communities helping local communities through the field to foodbank initiative. SJ Hunt, CEO at The Country Food Trust commented: “We are simply delighted with the amount raised at The Game Fair this year. We thought the event was the best yet. 

“We would like to thank the Countryside community for its continued unwavering support so that we can carry out our work. All funds raised will go towards providing high protein meals to people in need. An enormous thank you to everyone that donated. We couldn’t do this without you.”

James Gower, Event Director at The Game Fair added: “What an incredible donation – it just shows what a wonderful community we have here at The Game Fair. Congratulations to Tackling Minds and The Country Food Trust, we hope these funds will help with your individual charity missions and increase awareness of the fantastic work that you both do.”

BASC members receive complimentary entry to The Game Fair. Find more information on how to book your tickets for next year here.