Stagecoach South has donated £3,990 to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
Continuing an ongoing partnership with the charity, the operator pledged £10 for each of the 399 buses operating across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, and Brighton.
Stagecoach South has for many years branded its vehicles with symbolic poppies to mark Remembrance Day, but this year, the company took a more eco-friendly approach by forgoing temporary poppy stickers in favour of a direct donation.
As with many operators, free travel was provided across Remembrance Weekend on 11-12 November to current and former military personnel.
Managing Director Marc Reddy says: “We were thrilled to support the Poppy Appeal in a way that upholds our commitment to sustainability, contributing directly to the Royal British Legion’s crucial work for veterans and their families.”
In marking the donation, Stagecoach South presented a cheque at the D-Day Story in Portsmouth.
Mr Reddy says: “Our team includes many former service personnel who contribute to our work daily.
“We’re proud to support a charity that serves those who served our country. Our permanent poppy-themed buses, seen in north Hampshire and the Blackwater Valley, remain as a lasting tribute.”
Clare Peppiatt, Regional Poppy Appeal Manager for the South-West at the Royal British Legion, adds: “We are deeply grateful to Stagecoach for their generous contribution and enduring support.
“Their funds are instrumental in providing assistance to veterans, current service members, and their families.”
