Successful partnership celebrates huge 3 year milestone

Buzz Bingo is proud to announce that its three-year charity partnership with the Stroke Association has raised an incredible £300,000, successfully surpassing the original target of £200,000.

This monumental achievement reflects the generosity and commitment of Buzz Bingo's colleagues and customers across the UK. The partnership, launched in 2022 by TV legend Chris Tarrant at a music-bingo themed event in Stratford, London, aimed to help tackle the social isolation experienced following a stroke—a cause that resonated deeply with both organisations

Buzz Bingo and the Stroke Association share a common purpose: nurturing communities and creating spaces where people feel connected. The Stroke Association’s tagline, ‘Finding strength through support’, perfectly captures the spirit of this collaboration.

Since the start of the partnership, Buzz Bingo clubs have rallied behind the cause through charity bingo games, local fundraising events, and creative initiatives.

Fundraising Highlights:

• £170,000 raised through official charity games

• £75,000 from Buzz Bingo partnership contributions.

• £50,868 from collection tins in clubs

• £20,735 from local events

• £15,000 from exclusive charity dabber sales

Beyond fundraising, Buzz Bingo clubs also hosted local stroke support groups, providing a welcoming and accessible space for people affected by stroke to socialise and connect with their communities

The funds will help the Stroke Association continue its vital work, including supporting life-changing research and services for people affected by stroke. For example, £57,000 of the total raised funded a member of the Stroke Association's Stroke Support Team, providing essential help to those in need.

Dominic Mansour, CEO of Buzz Bingo, said:

“It’s been humbling to play a part in raising £300,000 for the Stroke Association. This achievement isn’t just about the money – every sponsored walk or run, every tea party and charity bingo game has built connections in our community. Bingo itself can support motor and cognitive skills, so supporting stroke survivors in their recovery and giving them a place to socialise felt like a natural fit. One of my favourite moments was seeing our exclusively designed charity dabbers in action when a local stroke support group played bingo – a fun project that helped raise thousands while sparking conversations about stroke.”

Juliet Bouverie OBE, CEO of the Stroke Association, said:

“Over 85,000 people survive a stroke every year in the UK, but surviving a stroke is just the start of a long and gruelling recovery journey. We are incredibly grateful to Buzz Bingo and its customers for their outstanding support during the three-year partnership. The fantastic amount raised is testament to their creativity and commitment. These funds will help us to provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.” 

The partnership concluded with a final live-streamed charity bingo game to mark World Stroke Day 2025, where the money raised took Buzz Bingo over the £300,000 total.