Wrexham car dealership helps raise £20,000 for Circus Starr

A new and used car dealership with showrooms in Wrexham has raised more than £20,000 for not-for-profit organisation Circus Starr.

Swanasway Motor Group, which owns Wrexham Volkswagen and Volkswagen Van Centre Wrexham, has supported the charitable organisation for the last seven years.

Circus Starr provides entertainment for children with disabilities, and families facing challenges such as domestic violence, low incomes, or bereavement

On behalf of Wrexham Volkswagen, Swansway donated £1,245 to the overall donation total.

In the last seven years the organisation has supported Circus Starr by donating £25 to the organisation each time a Swansway site sells a vehicle on the Mobility scheme.

In the final quarter of 2024, the group donated a further £5,875 to the cause, bringing the yearly total up to £20,940.

June 2023 saw donations surpass the £100,000 mark. This achievement was celebrated at Circus Starr’s Crewe show, held at the Swansway Stadium.

David Smyth, Swansway Motor Group Director who was present at the show, siad: “Over the past seven years I’ve seen firsthand the meaningful work Circus Starr carries out and am proud that Swansway has been able to support this.”

Sarah Hall, Communications and Engagement Manager at Circus Starr described Swansway’s partnership with the charity as “continually overwhelming.”

Circus Starr’s 2024 Winter Tour is taking place across the country throughout January and February.

Sarah Hall commented: “Donations like Swansway’s make these tours possible. The £25 which Swansway donates is enough for a child and their carer to attend one of our shows.”

Swansway’s contribution is the biggest Circus Starr has ever received with David Smyth adding: “We’re excited to see what the partnership brings as we enter our eighth year, members of the Swansway family attended the Crewe show in 2023 and I know It resonated with us all how important Circus Starr’s work is.”