We are humbled and grateful for an outpouring of support from the Torquay community after our Union Street shop windows were vandalised over the coronation weekend.
Among those to reach out following the incident was Devon-based competition website Rev Comps; which immediately launched a competition to win a 2008 Little Tikes Smart Car with all profits donated to Go Beyond.
Maria Leggett, Manager of Go Beyond’s Torquay Shop, located in Union Street, said: “We were really saddened to arrive at the shop after the bank holiday to see all the windows smashed, it actually made me feel sick to see it.
“I shared details of the incident on Spotted Torquay and the support we received as a result has simply been amazing.
“Hundreds of people have offered their words of support and kindness by responding to my post and we are enormously grateful to Rev Comps for immediately launching their competition for us.”
Rev Comps has 9,999 tickets available to win the Little Tikes Smart Car or a cash prize alternative of £3000. Each ticket costs £2.50.
If all sold, that could see Go Beyond receive a £25,000 donation.
Speaking on Facebook Live, the Rev Comps team said: “We’re going to raise this money for you and we have also arranged for Bay Security to fit CCTV to the shop for you to prevent anything like this happening again.”
Maria added: “£25,000 would be enough to send more than 20 young people who are facing serious challenges in their lives on a week-long break at our centres in either Cornwall or Derbyshire.
“That week will give them the chance to learn they can believe in themselves and achieve more than they ever thought possible – and that is invaluable.”
Rev Comps competition closes on Monday 15 May unless all the tickets are sold before then. Click here to enter.
