Communities across the South West have come together to enjoy one of Britain’s favourite traditions for a great cause as the very first Big Cream Tea raised more than £500 for The Fine & Country Foundation.

Organised by Edward Taylor – director of Fine & Country Marlborough and Devizes and a regional ambassador for foundation – the event aimed to bring people together, celebrate local communities and raise vital funds to support charities tackling homelessness and poverty. 

Funds raised through initiatives such as this are added to the foundation’s grant programme, which distributes funding through its established Spring and Autumn grant rounds. 

Grants of up to £3,000 are awarded to charities working on the front line to combat homelessness and poverty, providing essential support where it is needed most. Every pound raised helps extend The Foundation’s reach and enables more organisations to benefit from this vital assistance.

Since its launch in 2014, The Fine & Country Foundation has raised and donated more than £1 million to charitable organisations across the UK and internationally. This milestone has been made possible thanks to the dedication and generosity of the Fine & Country network, whose fundraising efforts continue to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable people and communities.