A NUMBER of quizzers from across North Wales gathered around their laptops last month to test themselves as part of a fundraiser which raised more than £13,000 for St David’s Hospice.

The North Wales Business Club (NWBC) Virtual Corporate Quiz, once again hosted by former Welsh international rugby star Rupert Moon, is now in its sixth year.

Usually taking place at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru, the quiz saw contestants participate from the comfort of their own home to raise money for St David’s, which offers free palliative care to adult patients across Northwest Wales.

Congratulations to Colin Wickens, Private Client Investment Manager of Dragon Investment Managers, who won the quiz with 69 points.

The event was a resounding success, raising £13,080 for palliative care in Northwest Wales.

Barclays were unable to produce the quiz this year, but kindly sourced £6,540 of matched funding which was much appreciated by the charity.

Sophie Morris, managing director of Worldspan and member of the NWBC, once again produced a fantastic virtual quiz, utilising the services of her team at Worldspan to ensure the technical side of things was well managed.

Jeremy Salisbury, NWBC chairman, said: “NWBC are once again delighted to be able to support the fantastic work of St David’s Hospice and to involve our members in such an enjoyable event that keeps on giving year after year.

“We would like to thank all of our sponsors and particularly Barclays Bank for their support in achieving such a fantastic sum for the hospice.”

Community fundraisers make up 90 per cent of the £5 million annual running cost of St David’s, with just 9 per cent of that figure coming from the Welsh Government and the health board.

Tim Virgo, corporate banking director for Barclays, said: “We are delighted with the amount raised for St David’s Hospice and would like to thank everyone who supported us to make this happen.

“Alongside our Shared Growth Ambition, Barclays has a fantastic Colleague Community Programme that encourages employees to get involved in the causes we care about.

“It’s about giving back our skills, time and energy to support our local communities, especially in these difficult times – so we’re thrilled to have raised this money.”

St David’s Hospice Conwy area fundraiser, James Wilde, said: “We are so grateful to everyone for supporting the virtual quiz.

“I took part in the event myself and really enjoyed how varied the rounds were and how much fun the evening was.

“Many thanks to all at the NWBC for their consistent support and to Barclays for their generous donation.

“I’d also like to thank Rupert Moon for his fantastic hosting skills to keep the event running smoothly, Worldspan for doing a superb job with the technical side of things, the event sponsors and to everyone who took part and bought raffle tickets.”