# Wessex Autistic Society in three-year partnership with Nationwide

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/12/04/wessex-autistic-society-threeyear-partnership-nationwide/
- Published: 2007-12-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Wessex Autistic Society has secured a three year sponsorship deal with Nationwide
Building Society to support its Somerley 10 kilometre run, which is now in its seventh
year.
The sponsorship will help the charity stage its annual fundraising event for
runners of all levels and abilities.

The event, in association with Poole Athletics Club, is held at the private estate
of Somerley, owned by Lord Normanton, who donates the use of his estate for the 
charity run. The 10k run is a two lap race which takes place this year on 30 December.

Michelle Leighton, community and environmental manager for Nationwide, said: “This
is a great community fundraising event which will give people an energising boost
after the indulgence of Christmas. We would like to encourage local people to lend
their support to a great cause and we wish good luck to everyone taking part.”

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The partnership has developed from the support that the the charity previously received
from Portman, which merged with Nationwide this year.

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