Powys band raises £5,000 for Mind and disability charity

Built 4 Comfort and acts who raised charity cash. <i>(Image: Built 4 Comfort.)</i>
Built 4 Comfort and acts who raised charity cash. (Image: Built 4 Comfort.)
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A Powys band has thanked supporters after raising £5,000 for two charities during its 10th anniversary celebration.

Built 4 Comfort staged the special anniversary gig at the Elephant & Castle Hotel over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Proceeds were split equally between mental health charity Mind and the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABB).

The band has now confirmed that £2,500 will be donated to each charity following the event on August 30.

Members Craig, Dyan, Rob, John and Daz said they had been overwhelmed by the support received.

They thanked everyone who contributed to the fundraiser's success.

A marquee provided by the Elephant & Castle Hotel helped create a festival atmosphere for the celebration.

Support acts Steve Edwards and Dai Robs entertained the crowd alongside guest appearances from Adam Bowen and drummer Amelia Richards.

The band also paid tribute to Tim Bowen of TB Audio Solutions Ltd, who provided sound and lighting throughout the evening.

Special thanks were given to Matthew "Terrace Cult" Thomas and Jon Mackeen, who organised and ran the band's merchandise stall.

Mike Cameron was recognised for helping oversee door staff.

Family members and friends who assisted with ticket sales, raffles and the running of the event were also praised by the group.

In a statement, the band said: “The support we've received has been truly humbling.

“Most importantly, thank you to every single one of you who attended and supported us.

“You made the evening one that we will never forget.

“The continued love and support you have shown us over the years truly blows us away and is never taken for granted.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for helping us celebrate our 10th anniversary in such an incredible way while raising money for two fantastic charities.”

The band added: “Here's to the next 10 years.”

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