Cholmondeley's General Manager, Robyn Wallace, said the gesture was unexpected, particularly given the sad time the family is going through.
“We were absolutely blindsided but very very humbled given the situation the family were trying to deal with at that time".
“For the Podmore family to have acknowledged our work through Olivia's passing meant we were incredibly grateful".
Wallace said Cholmondeley's board plan to discuss how any funds will be used. She would like the funds to be used in a way that acknowledges and commemorates Olivia's time and work with Cholmondeley and the children.
"On behalf of Cholmondeley, our heart goes out to the family and we have always been extremely grateful to Olivia for providing her time to Cholmondeley and to the children".
Wallace said that Olivia was a wonderful person, with the light shining out of her.
"The children were always having fun with her".
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