Andover once again demonstrated its community spirit as the 2025 Andover Soapbox Derby raised an impressive £6,000 for local charity Koala. Organised by Andover Community Events, the total was confirmed following the publication of a full financial breakdown — a tradition the organisers maintain in the spirit of transparency.
The cheque presentation took place this week, with heartfelt thanks given to the teams, sponsors, volunteers, and traders who made the event such a success.
Organiser Kevin Rush said:
“It’s thanks to the amazing support of amazing people that can generate amazing results for amazing charities.”
Income:
- Team entries: £910
- Sponsors: £8,250
- Market traders: £1,410
- Banners/Advertising: £1,575
- Parking: £110
- JustGiving: £783
- Koala stall: £129
Total Income: £13,177
Expenditure:
- Insurances: £1,000
- Website: £150
- Council fees: £420
- Loos/Barrier hire: £1,069
- Barriers (purchased): £2,700
- Programmes: £284
- Medics: £702
- PA system: £320
- Marshals: £280
- Van hire: £247
- Miscellaneous: £246
Total Expenditure: £7,418
The Final Figure
The final total donated to Koala was £6,000 when the surplus of £5,759 was generously rounded up to £6,000.
The Soapbox Derby continues to be one of the most anticipated events in the town’s calendar – offering thrilling races, a buzzing market atmosphere, and above all, a chance to raise vital funds for local causes.
Organisers say next year’s chosen charity we will be raising funds for is Raising Twenty1, formerly Andover Twenty1. This group do amazing things supporting people with Downs Syndrome and those around them.
