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Bestway backs Duke of Edinburgh scheme with big donation

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Bestway has given £100,000 to the Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme. The money was formally handed over last week at Bestway’s group head office in Park Royal, London. The large donation was raised through Bestway’s annual Ascot charity race day in June, which was attended…

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