Sir Peter Vardy's charity plea: ‘Match my £500k to change lives'

Sir Peter Vardy has pledged £500k to the North East Autism Society's plan to turn a County Durham farm into a training centre for autistic people as well as a visitor attraction (Image: Chris Barron)

A LEADING business figure is pledging £500,000 to support a charity’s dream of turning a County Durham farm into an innovative training centre for autistic people.

Sir Peter Vardy has made the commitment to the North East Autism Society (NEAS), describing its plans for New Warlands Farm as “inspirational and life-changing”.

Now, the philanthropist is calling for his £500,000 contribution to be matched by donations from other businesses, urging them to “be part of something very special”.

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