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Neil Kimber Interview





On Friday, I interviewed Neil  Kimber, owner of Highhouse Insurance, an independent insurance company that's been in Selsey for 10 years.  I wanted to interview Neil as he his well known for his local charity work and I wanted to find out more about him and his work.  Neil explained how he raises the money he donates to charities, " Every time someone buys insurance from us, a percentage of that money goes into a pot,and as that pot fills up, we donate it back to the community by way of local charities,"  Next I asked him what charities he supports and he said" The charities I support have to be local, like Scouts, Selsey carers, First Responders, Fireworks and other local charities, I also support community events, like Screen On The Green"  He also supports charities by giving them help, advice, and loaning them equipment like speakers and microphones.  He also told me that in the last 10 years, the company has raised £80,000!

 As part of his community work, Neil is a part of the Selsey Pavilion  Trust. The Selsey Pavilion Trust is a charity that is working to raise money for the renovating of the Selsey Pavilion building, they need to raise £750,000 over the next 4 years.  Neil told me some of plans for the building," There is going to be 130 seats shared out between 2 floors, there will be a 4 metre wide by 3 metre high stage with a workshop and minstrel gallery, backstage, there will be changing rooms and toilets, with a disabled lift to the top floor, and there will be a bar on the 2nd floor.  We are also  hoping for a public footpath from East street car park to the High Street to make it an easier walk,"

Finally I asked Neil what he enjoyed most about his community and charity work. He told me." I really enjoy seeing people benefit from the help I can give,"

If you would like to know more, and keep up to date, then go to www.facebook.com/selseypavilion

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