Oxford Bus Company revealed that Blue Skye Thinking as the winner of Brand the Bus. The charity will now be invited to work with the company to design a bus wrap featuring the brand colours, logo and messages of the organisation. The winner was selected by a judging panel from a top ten group of good causes which had earned the most public votes from 23 original entries. Blue Skye Thinking supports treatment and research into childhood brain tumours. It was set up by Abingdon-based couple Sally and Andrew Hall in the honour of their son who passed away aged five because of complications in his treatment for a brain tumour.
Oxford Bus Company managing director Phil Southall said: “Thanks to all of the charities and good causes that entered and to everyone who took the time to vote. So many inspiring good causes made submissions, and it is a timely reminder there are many excellent organisations doing much vital work in our community.
The Home-Start Oxfordshire branded bus “The competition has gained in popularity attracting more public votes and we hope it has provided some positivity and a well-deserved boost during Covid-19. “As ever it will be a challenge to select the overall winner from such a strong short list.”