Community

Here at Duckworth Motor Group, we recognise the importance of sustainability and our impact on the local community. We align with Jaguar Land Rover’s Responsible Business statement and we’re committed to growing our business responsibly and sustainably, so we can add value to our customers, company, and the wider community.

The founders of Duckworth Motor Group sought to be embedded in the local community right from the start, and over the years have been proud to give back to local charities and fundraising efforts as well as be key sponsors of community activities.

This page will detail our most recent news stories relating to the latest sustainability and community happenings.

Walesby Church

In what has become a Christmas tradition for Duckworth Motor Group, on Saturday evening our driver Paul took our Discovery Demo car to drive the Salvation Army Band and their instruments to the Rambler's Carol service in Walesby. A huge thank you to Paul who gave up his own time to take on the chauffeur role once again.

De Aston School

The Lego Club at De Aston School got in touch to ask for a donation towards their Lego Club to buy new kits. The club was started to help students to get the day off to a good start and in a positive mood. Rather than a monetary donation, we went one better and supplied them with a Lego Defender kit to build. We can’t wait to see how they get on.

Duckworth Christmas Toy Convoy - 13.12.2024 

Duckworth Motor Group  organised a toy convoy to lead to Pilgrim Hospital's Children's Ward. We raised money and staff donated gifts to give to the children to ensure that they have a very Merry Christmas. 

Christmas Jumper Day - 12.12.2024

Duckworth Motor group took part in the wearing their Christmas Jumpers to raise money for the upcoming Duckworth Christmas Toy Convoy to Pilgrim Hospital's Children's ward. 

Local Athlete Rosie - Ongoing

We are sponsoring local athlete 11-year-old Rosie from Kirton. We are supplying her with new training kit. Rosie is training to complete in triathlon and running races across the country. 

Boston's 107 Endeavour FM- 04/12/2024

This year we are helping with the big Boston giveaway at Endeavour FM. We have donated a Lego set that you could be in with the chance of winning!

Market Rasen Rugby Club - 21/10/2024

We are proud to sponsor our local club here at Market Rasen, there is always a welcoming community atmosphere. We sponsored them for the season and they now have amazing kit to wear!

Blood Cancer Shopping Extravaganza 31/10/2024

Once again, we were pleased to help out with sponsoring the invitations and postage cost for the Market Rasen Racecourse Blood Cancer Shopping Extravaganza. We also supplied a car and driver to help people get around the site. This year the event raised over £12,000.

Wyberton Wombles 22/10/2024

Chrissy and Lily from Duckworth Boston joined the Wyberton Wombles Of Boston Common on a litter pick around Avalon Road and the A16. A huge well done to everyone who took part and to the Wombles who make this a great area to live and work.

Macmillan Coffee Morning - 27/09/2024

We hosted the Macmillan Coffee morning at Market Rasen and Boston sites, we managed to raise £161.28. 

Boston Town FC's under 13s 18/09/24

The Football Team Boston Town FC Under 13s reached out to us and we were happy to provide them with a kit for their training sessions and for their matches to come. We wish them good luck!

The Sky Dive for Air Ambulance 22/08/2024

Duckworth Motor Group has kindly donated a hamper in support of raising money for a sky dive for the air ambulance for our colleague Lisa. She wishes to raise funds after receiving treatment from the air ambulance, sadly she is unable to do the sky dive however her friends are doing it in her place. they are running a just giving page here if you would like to donate.

Boston Tennis Club  03/07/2024
Duckworth Motor Group’s community partner Boston Tennis Club were holding a 24-hour tennis-a-thon and we kindly donated Wimbledon branded Champagne as a raffle prize. As Range Rover were the new Wimbledon sponsors this year, the club lent us some fantastic tennis equipment to put on display by our Range Rover showroom demonstration vehicles.

Wally’s Charity Golf Day  28/06/2024
Duckworth Motor Group sponsored Wally’s Charity Day in aid of  Brain Tumour Research at Boston Golf Club.

The Toylander gets painted 16/05/2024

Duckworth Motor Group joined forces with The Askefield Project, a local community farm that holds workshops for young people. The project had recently built a Toyland and we helped by painting it in our Bodyshop. The beloved Toyland is now proudly on display in our Boston store and is being raffled off to help fund the next Askefield project.

Spalding Flower Parade 13/05/2024

Duckworth Motor Group sponsored the Spalding Flower Parade and marshalled the Parade in a Defender 130. You can read more about the parade here.

Woodhall Spa Country Show 19/05/2024
Duckworth Motor Group sponsored the Cattle Class at Woodhall Spa Country Show. Lily Maltby went along to hand out the winner’s trophy.

Christmas Giveaway 06/11/2023
Duckworth Motor Group donated the star Christmas Giveaway prize of a Lego Land Rover Defender to local radio station Endeavour FM.

Boston College 17/11/2023

Duckworth Motor Group is working alongside Boston College on a real client project with the Photography Department. Students are enjoying visiting the dealership and practicing their commercial product photography over the course of the term. You can read more about the Boston College Project here.

Work Experience 12/12/2023

Lily Maltby is currently on a work experience placement with us every Thursday where she assists the Marketing Team. You can read her story all about her placement here.

Young Farmers 10/12/2023
Spalding Young Farmers requested a donation of a raffle prize for their Christmas Campaign. We were happy to help with a donation of an Imp & Maker Hamper. We also went along with one of our cars to take part in the Christmas Tractor Run.