THE MP for Basildon and Billericay, John Baron was in attendance to reward and thank charitable groups in the area.

John Baron MP and other trustees of the Fun Walk Trust awarded bonus cheques to charities for their work and for taking part in the 2017 Fun Walk at Barleylands Farm.

With help from other sponsors, the Mr Baron and the other trustees made it possible for any charity who raised £100 to receive a further £55 every time.

The total for the year was £120,000, which topped 2016’s record breaking total by £10,000.

The presentation was held at Anisha Grange Care Home, Outwood Common Road.

Mr Baron proudly thanked all of the charities and groups who worked with the trust over the last year.

He said: “The 2017 Fun Walk has been a huge success and our bonus pot sponsors have been integral to that success. Our thanks go to Swan Housing Association, Billericay Football Club, c2c Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, Hallmark Care Homes, Leonardo MW Ltd, Butyl Products Ltd, McDonald’s Basildon, IFE Global Logistics, Mr Barrie Stone, and others.”

“Our thanks also go to Barleylands Farm for hosting the Walk and to Hallmark Care Homes for hosting the presentation evening, to our ‘Family of volunteers’ for organising and running the event, and to the many others who have helped including our marshals and accountants Hunt Smee and Co.”