ISLAND Roads staff have chosen their Isle of Wight charity of the year.
The Bus Shelter Project for the homeless will receive the firm’s support over the next 12 months.
The charity is working to end rough sleeping on the Island and provides safe overnight accommodation for up to 16 people in a converted double decker bus. & ;lt;br />Island Roads communications officer, Helen Williams, said: "We have 200 staff living on the Island and naturally they are keen to support a local good cause that is making a real difference.
"The Bus Shelter Project was chosen from a number of very worthy causes and we hope to be able to raise a good amount for them over the year."
Kevin Newton, bus project founder, said: "Plans for the future include opening a charity shop and a waste food sandwich shop, run by the homeless with supervision and where 100 per cent of profits go to the homeless employees to help save for deposits and rent.
"Funds raised by Island Roads employees will really help with these future plans."
Last year, Island Roads staff raised £2,148 for their chosen charity, Beaulieu Respite.