Devon-based Royal Marine Commandos charity, The C Group, recently received a welcome financial boost thanks to a £1,000 cheque presentation by commercial vehicle accessories manufacturer, Van Guard.
The C Group, Van Guard’s nominated charity for 2015, is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that provides a vital support network for serving and former Royal Marines in need. In recognition of the incredible role that Royal Marines play for Queen and Country, The C Group helps individuals to overcome adversity through creating opportunities befitting their extensive transferable...
South West Communications Group’s engineering director Brian Lodge has completed a challenging mountain climb to raise funds for two local charities.
Brian was joined by his son Sam along with Greendale Farm Shop and Ladrum Bay Holiday Park owner Robin Carter and his daughter Joy for the expedition, which was originally destined for the top of Mont Blanc.
This plan had to be aborted when the mountain leaders deemed the conditions on Mont Blanc unsafe.
“After hours of climbing in the dark with head torches one morning, we hit a new crevasse and ice wall at around...
The partners and staff of Chartered Accountants Haines Watts held an event at Grange Exeter to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War and to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the inception of The Royal Marines since their formation in 1664.
Over 100 members of the local business community attended the high-profile event in aid of The C Group charity, which seeks to inspire business to support Royal Marines in need. Held at the Jaguar and Aston Martin Dealership, Grange Exeter with supporting sponsor Bang & Olufsen, guests enjoyed wine and canapés and enjoyed...
This year’s Mountbatten Dinner will be held in the heart of the Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre on Saturday 15 June 2013.
The C Group is a Royal Marines charity that inspires business to support Royal Marines in need whilst they are serving, in transition to civilian life and thereafter. We do this by asking businesses for in kind support in the form of mentoring, internships and permanent jobs.
The Mountbatten Dinner is an annual auction dinner that raises funds which are dispersed to veterans to assist with training for new careers and their welfare needs...
The Royal Marines C Group charity presented to a networking event at the Exeter Golf and Country Club and awarded the Club’s 2013 President with their Ambassador status.
The C Group supports Royal Marines in need, particularly those who have been injured on operations and in transition to civilian life.
The charity was initiated in 2008 by Major General Andy Salmon CMG OBE following discussions with members of Exeter Business Community who offered help to overcome the barriers between service and civilian life.
The C Group works closely with Hasler Company, the...
