A COMPANY has raised a huge sum for charity with evening of entertainment.

Oswestry-based firm Aico raised £11,000 for the of the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) with a masquerade ball at the Lion Quays Hotel.

Managing director Nick Hooper announced the amount at the event, and added that the fire and carbon monoxide detection firm would match the amount to take the total to 22,000.

More than 200 guests attended the event, where they were entertained by fire eater and stilt walkers, and also took part in a raffle as well as silent and live auctions.

Mr Hooper said “We would like to thank everyone who attended for their kind generosity during the evening, we would also like to thank local and national companies for their kind support and donation of prizes, with particular thanks going to Edmundson Electrical, Rexel, CEF, Moss Electrical, KEW Electrical, Medlock Electrical Distributor, Eyre & Elliston, BEW Electrical Distributors and LEW Electrical.”

The EIC is the national charity for the electrical, electronics and energy industries. It aims to look after people from these industries whenever they or their families need help with life’s challenges.

The charity also provides information, financial grants and practical support on a range of everyday issues including work, family, relationships, money and health.

Tessa Ogle, CEO of the EIC, said: “This year the charity supported over 7,000 cases with financial and practical services, giving back over £1 million to the industry.

"I would like to say a huge thank you to every single member of the Aico team and all those in attendance from industry at the masquerade ball for their incredible efforts to raise funds for EIC.

"The money raised by Aico will help us to provide crucial mental health support services to thousands of apprentices, industry professionals and their families ."