Selco colleagues race from York to Exeter for charity

Builders merchants Selco Builders Warehouse has announced “Race Across Selco”, a fundraising initiative sponsored by Bond It, to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Selco Community Heroes. 

From April 27 to 29, members of Selco’s senior leadership will make up four teams to take on a three-day race from the company’s northernmost store in York to its southernmost store in Exeter, with the aim to raise £100,000 for charity.

Each team will each start with £100 per person to navigate their way across the country using the quickest means possible, visiting various Selco stores on the way to complete a series of tasks and challenges whilst relying on support from the general public and donations.

CEO at Selco Builders Warehouse, Frank Elkins, said: “I’m super excited to be taking part in ‘Race Across Selco’. Not only is it an exciting challenge to raise money for an important charity, but it’s also a reflection of Selco at its core – always willing to go the extra mile for the right reasons. It won’t be easy, but that’s the point – we want to push ourselves to raise money for two amazing causes: Cancer Research UK and our 2025 Community Heroes winners.

“I’m incredibly proud of the team for stepping up to take on this challenge. It’s a true test of resilience, teamwork and determination, and it perfectly reflects the spirit we see across Selco every day, people pulling together, pushing themselves, and doing something meaningful to support others.”