The FBHVC supports Childline for Drive It Day, 23rd April 2023

[Tim Hunt]

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs introduced Drive It Day in 2005 as an opportunity for drivers of classics to celebrate the 1000 Mile Trial run in 1900 to prove the viability of the newly created motor vehicle. DID has now become a high profile annual event, giving us an ideal opportunity to raise awareness and support for historic vehicles amongst the general public. In 2021 the Federation chose to raise funds for the NSPCC's Childline charity as an integral part of DID activities. This association continues, with Childline having become the Federation's official charity partner. Over £87K has been raised for Childline so far from the past two years' DID activities. 

Club Triumph has a proud record of having supported many worthy charities, with entrants on the Round Britain Reliability Run having raised in excess of £800K since 1990. I am sure that many members will be planning to get out in a Triumph on 23rd April. Indeed, I am hoping that we will get a full entry for the re-introduced Historic Counties Run to take place on 22/23 April (see page 47 of the January Club Torque). Please consider purchasing a plaque from the NSPCC to display on your car (mine is shown below). These are available for £10 (Regular) or £30 (Platinum) and all proceeds go to Childline. The link is www.driveitday.co.uk/shop

Thank you in anticipation for your support of our Federation's chosen charity.