FIA’s president on a Vertu venture for a spinal-injuries charity:

“The Vertu Ascent Ti was a natural choice for a collaboration…”

“The Vertu Ascent Ti was a natural choice for the collaboration between Vertu and the Foundation of the Institute for Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders [ICM], as its design is supercar-inspired. We hope to create a centre for brain and spinal-cord research.”

Jean Todt, president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and vice-president of the ICM Foundation.

Fact Box:

ICM receives 20 per cent of sales of the Vertu Ascent Ti ICM Special Edition, €5,600. At select Vertu boutiques (www.vertu.com; 01252-867 500).