Chailey Heritage 10k at Newick raises £16,000 on Sunday

MORE than 450 runners have raised over £16,000 for Chailey Heritage Foundation by taking part in Sunday's Focus 10k.

The 10k, 5k and mini-mile event took place in a stunning new setting at Vuggles Farm on the Sutton Hall Estate, near Newick.

And all the money raised will support the charity's Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding. Will Folkes, Chailey's Fundraising Manager, said: "It was a wonderful event, and we want to thank everyone who took part.  "We were blessed by lovely weather and the atmosphere was just amazing, it really was.

"The charity was delighted to stage the Focus 10k once again after the tough couple of years everyone has had and we are indebted to the Sclater family who hosted the day on their estate.

"It's a breath-taking venue, which made the day very special indeed.

"But of course, we couldn't have done it without our runners, our sponsors, our incredible team of volunteers and our generous supporters who donated."

Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding combines physical fun with therapeutic input which benefits the young people with complex physical disabilities.

This specialist service is funded 100 per cent by donations.

The event is kindly sponsored by Focus Group based in Shoreham.