Some of the world’s most powerful and exhilarating vehicles were on display at the company’s Hornbeam Park HQ on Sunday, March 17, as 300 spectators turned out to experience a taste of life in the fast lane.
Among the highlights were a Rolls Royce Spectre, two Porsche GT3 RS models, a Lamborghini Huracan STO, and a Ferrari 488 Pista, with the estimated total of all cars on show topping the £15 million mark.
All proceeds from the event – which was being held in conjunction with partner petrolheadonism.club – will go to Apollo Capital’s charity fund for 2024, which is aiming to raise £15,000 for Saint Michael’s Hospice.
Founded in 2020 by CEO Andy King and managing director, David Moss, Apollo is one of the UK’s leading finance brokers, specialising in the funding of luxury, classic, super and hypercars.
Andy said: “We were delighted to be able to invite the owners along to display their supercars and hypercars and they certainly put on a stunning show for the spectators.
"It was a huge success and who knows, we may do another one – watch this space.
“What is even more pleasing is the fact that we have been able to raise money for our chosen charity, Saint Michael’s Hospice.
"We will be holding a number of different events throughout 2024 to raise as much money as we possibly can for them.
"The target is £15,000 and Sunday was certainly a very good start.
“The hospice is local to us, being also based at Hornbeam Park, and on a recent visit David and I got to see just how important its work is for people who need end-of-life support and care.”
Founded in 1987, Saint Michael’s offers vital hospice care, emotional well-being and bereavement support to local communities across the Harrogate district, both from its Hornbeam Park-based hospice and in people’s own homes.
However, it receives just 17 per cent funding from government income streams, which is set to rise by just 1.2 per cent in April, despite inflation rocketing to eight per cent.
In what is its first mass appeal for funding in more than a decade, Saint Michael’s has called on the public to help raise additional financial support in 2024 as it struggles to bridge the funding gap.
Michael White, Partnerships Manager at Saint Michael’s Hospice, said: “Thank you so much to the Apollo Capital team for the support they have given from their Supercars and Caffeine event.
"This is such a wonderful way to begin our partnership this year.
“Saint Michael’s is currently 83 per cent voluntary funded.
"We are so reliant on our local community, including local businesses, to help us deliver the care and support for people at the end of their lives across the Harrogate district.
“Despite inflation hitting eight per cent this year, the government funding we receive has only increased by 1.2 per cent.
"This means we are having to find an additional £500,000 to continue delivering our expert care.”
For more information about Saint Michael’s Hospice, visit https://saintmichaelshospice.org/
For more information about Apollo Capital, visit https://apollocapitalgroup.co.uk/
