A long-standing Leamington Spa business, Chez Rama, has closed its doors after over 50 years of serving the local community.

To mark the end of their trading journey, the brothers Gian, Randhir and Ken, along with their wives Krishna, Renu and Uma, have chosen to support several charities with their remaining stock.

A significant portion of their clothing inventory has been donated to be sent to Ukraine in an ambulance, in collaboration with Belveder,  which arranges and delivers humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Additional donations have been made to Cancer Research, Myton Hospice, Age UK and Action 21.

Chez Rama has also collaborated with Lighthaus Arts, providing furniture at a greatly reduced cost to support their creative and community-focused initiatives. They have additionally donated all remaining school uniforms to the respective schools.

From left: Gian, Dawid, Nigel,  Ken with ambulances loaded with donated clothes

Speaking about the decision, Gian said that it was time to give something back to the community that had supported them for so many years.

Belveder has extend its "sincere thanks" to Gian, Randhir, Ken, Krishna, Renu and Uma for their "generosity and for the positive impact they have made within our community".

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Belveder is "proud to have worked" with Chez Rama in supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and applauds their dedication to helping those in need.