Tag Archives: Cancer Research UK

Forterra raises £40,677 for Cancer Research UK in 2025

Northampton-based building materials manufacturer Forterra matched the £22,462 raised by its colleagues over the course of 2025, to contribute a grand total of £40,677 towards Cancer Research UK. This impressive donation was raised through several fundraising activities, including the Beaune Challenge, a 534-mile cycling challenge undertaken by Ian Holmes (Group Planning Manager), Nick Parkin (Production Manager), Heather Buttery (Continuous Improvement Manager, Logistics), and Hannah Yell (Area Sales Manager). Forterra’s donations show no sign of slowing down, with Desford-based maintenance coordinator Adam Garton running the London Marathon in 2026 in the name of Cancer Research UK. Head of marketing communications, Joe Parker, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the amount we’ve been able to raise for Cancer Research UK, and I’d like to thank everyone’s involvement in every event, from giving donations to volunteering to taking part in impressive athletic feats. So many people are affected by cancer at some point in their lifetime, whether it be themselves or friends and family. This is our way of giving back to the fantastic support that Cancer Research UK provides.”

Northampton-based building materials manufacturer Forterra matched the £22,462 raised by its colleagues over the course of 2025, to contribute a grand total of £40,677 towards Cancer Research UK. The donation was raised through several fundraising activities, including the Beaune Challenge, a 534-mile cycling challenge undertaken by group planning manager Ian …

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Selco colleague cycles for Cancer Research UK

Kody Taylor, a trade sales assistant at Selco Builders Warehouse's Exeter store, rode 330 miles in three-and-a-half days to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Taylor completed the challenge by cycling dozens of miles a day around Exeter and the wider Devon area, cycling the equivalent distance between Exeter and Selco’s furthest away store in York. Taylor said: “My great-nan has been battling cancer so I wanted to do something to raise money and the fact that our nominated charity at Selco is Cancer Research gave me the perfect chance. I cycle to work every day but I’ve never done a journey of more than 22 miles so to ride more than 300 miles in three-and-a-half days was really out of my comfort zone." “I’m grateful for the support I’ve had from all Selco colleagues and customers who have been generous with their donations and asking how I’ve been getting on through training and in the challenge itself.” Selco has raised more than £550,000 for Cancer Research UK over the last three-and-a-half years.

Kody Taylor, a trade sales assistant at Selco Builders Warehouse’s Exeter store, rode 330 miles in three-and-a-half days to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Taylor completed the challenge by cycling dozens of miles a day around Exeter and the wider Devon area, cycling the equivalent distance between Exeter and …

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Alsford raises £10,000 during cycle through France

Alsford raises £10,000 during cycle through France

Alsford Timber,  the south-east England timber and builders merchant, has raised over £10,000 for charity, completing the “517 Miles Across Beaune” cycling challenge in September. The event was organised by Challenge Adventure Charities, who have been delivering purpose-driven cycling events since 1996 to raise money for charities chosen by participants …

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Selco managers gather for charity bike ride

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Store managers from across the North London stores of builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse took on the ‘Ride the Region’ challenge, to raise more than £8,000 for Cancer Research UK. The charity bike ride started at Hanger Lane , West London, as part of the Selco’s store 20th anniversary celebration. …

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Selco charity work hits new heights

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Customers, colleagues and suppliers at Selco Builders Warehouse are standing up to cancer to help raise more than £150,000 for its nominated charity in 2023. A packed year of fundraising activity from the builders merchant has seen Selco raise the mammoth total for its charity partner Cancer Research UK. Alison …

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Selco Wolverhampton take part in charity Krazy Races

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Selco Builders Warehouse has announced it will be taking part in the Krazy Races event in Queen’s Square Wolverhampton, on August 28. The soapbox design is based around a Selco vehicle, complete with crane, the team will be racing under the banner of “Tool Runnings” – it has said it …

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Selco Builders Warehouse raises £15,000 for Cancer Research UK

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Selco Builders Warehouse hosted a charity golf day and has raised £15,000 for Cancer Research UK, this brings its 2023 total donated to the charity to £90,000. The golf day saw 112 golfers take to the course, made up of Selco’s colleagues taking on the merchant’s product and service suppliers …

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Simon Acres Group hosts charity Golf Day

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Kbb and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group (SAGL) is hosting a charity golf day to support Cancer Research UK (CRUK). The event will be held on 18 May at Overstone Park Golf Club with all the proceeds going to the charity. The event includes breakfast on arrival, with on …

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Howarth Timber expect to raise thousands with annual fundraiser

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The Howarth Timber Group has revealed its aims to raise £5,000 for its charity of the year, Cancer Research UK, from its annual fundraising trek.  The yearly event, which has been going since 2013, will see almost 50 Howarth employees, customers and suppliers tackle a gruelling 20-mile walk around Ullswater; …

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