Pictured: David Mann, Steve Morris, Rebecca Edwards, David Perrin, and Tony Parry, from Nock Deighton's Shrewsbury office, at their 'Beaujolais' fundraiser at the Coach and Horses pub 

A Shropshire firm of chartered surveyors' annual charity gala has raised more than £600 to support disadvantaged children throughout the region.

Nock Deighton's 'Beaujolais' event at the Coach and Horses in Shrewsbury saw £625 donated to Wooden Spoon, a charity that partners with the Rugby Union community across the UK and Ireland to help youngsters facing social, physical, or mental disadvantage.

More than 40 guests, including representatives from national banks, local solicitors, surveyors and estate agents, enjoyed a meal, prize raffle and charity auction, along with the grand unveiling of a new Beaujolais wine. The firm's annual gathering dates back more than 25 years, during which time it has raised money for a number of worthy causes, including Children in Need, the Poppy Appeal, Help for Heroes, and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

"This year's event was one of our most enjoyable and successful yet, but even more importantly, it managed to raise a significant sum of money for a very worthy cause," David Perrin, Director of Nock Deighton, said. "Wooden Spoon does a phenomenal job on behalf of youngsters that are less fortunate than others, not just here in Shropshire, but throughout the country, and we'd like to thank all of our guests for giving so generously."

"The money so kindly donated will make a massive difference to local children, as all the funds we raise from our events in Shropshire are spent here within the county," Glyn Dobbs, Shropshire Regional Committee Chair for Wooden Spoon, commented. "Huge thanks to everyone at Nock Deighton for hosting such a positive event and for choosing us as the charitable cause for this year."

Wooden Spoon was founded in 1983 and aims to harness the spirit, values, and camaraderie of rugby to give disadvantaged children across the UK the best chance to achieve their full potential. The charity brings together 40 regional committees and more than 10,000 volunteers across the country, staging hundreds of fundraising events a year. It is supported by all four of the home nations' governing bodies, and counts legends of the game such as former England captain Bill Beaumont, Wales and British and Irish Lions international Ryan Jones, and ex-Scotland full-back Gavin Hastings as official ambassadors, with former Leicester Tigers, England, and British and Irish Lions full-back Tim Stimpson acting as the honorary president of its Shropshire branch.

Founded in 1831, Nock Deighton is one of the Midlands' most well-established and respected firms of estate agents, lettings agents, chartered surveyors, block management agents, and auctioneers. The company stands at the forefront of the modern property sector by embracing up-to-the-minute technology and industry best practice, and has a firm focus on achieving the very best results through a full range of specialist property-related services and dedicated staff.