SOUTH West rural insurance company Cornish Mutual has donated £25,000 to the Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFC) to support their fundraising efforts for a brand new headquarters.
Devon’s Young Farmers’ are fundraising to help pay for the redevelopment of a former pub at Cheriton Bishop, which has currently started the transformation into a new base for young farmers across the county.
The group have so far raised more than £230,000 of the £400,000 target. The new Amory Building keeps the name of the current headquarters, named after the former Devon County Councillor and former deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Sir Ian Amory.
The aim of the new premises and rural hub is to have a central point for the main YFC office for meetings, competitions and training events.
Alan Goddard, Managing Director for Cornish Mutual, handed over the cheque to Jake Henson, County Chairman, Devon County Young Farmers’ County Chairman, at the Devon County Show on Friday, May 20.
Nick Creasey, County Organiser for the Devon Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, said: “On behalf of The Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs I would like to thank Cornish Mutual for this very generous donation towards the new Amory Building. This support continues the company’s long association with, and backing of, the Young Farmers’ Clubs across the South West.
“This money makes a huge impact on our fundraising and our efforts towards making the new building a reality. It will not only be a hub for young farmers, it will also provide a base for the Farming Community Network and The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.”
Nick Creasey highlighted the fact that the organisation is still fundraising to reach its target and welcomes support and donations.
Anyone interested in supporting The Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs in fundraising, or who wishes to make a donation towards the new building, can contact the Devon Federation on 01392 274552 or email: [email protected] . For more information visit: devonyfc.co.uk .
Alan Quick