Three companies, including Ideal Bathrooms, Neville Lumb and International Decorative Surfaces (IDS), from the Saint-Gobain group are teaming up to raise vital funds for a children’s charity by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The group of 11 people will be walking 26 miles in aid of Barnado’s. The 12-hour …
Read More »Headline charity for first ever Regatta London revealed as Mates in Mind
Mates in Mind has been announced as one of the three headline charities for Regatta London, the first ever mass- participation paddle sports event taking place on the iconic River Thames on 29 September 2019. The event is open to anyone with an interest in rowing, stand up paddle boarding, …
Read More »The IPG peddle ahead
On Sunday 16th June 2019, The IPG team got in to gear to participate in the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of their chosen charity partner, Missing People #find every child; a charity that supports the families who are missing a loved one or struggling to keep a …
Read More »Travis Perkins helps Miller Homes and Habitat for Humanity
Travis Perkins Group, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, is supporting key customer Miller Homes with their commitment to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain by sending representative, Gemma Black, who is Inventory Manager for BSS, to help build new homes for orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi. BSS, which …
Read More »Inaugural awards to support young talent in the construction industry
The future of the construction industry will be on show at an event next week when the hard work of some of most skilled and talented apprentices from across the region will be recognised at an awards ceremony. The Swansea Bay Construction Support Group’s inaugural awards ceremony will take place on 20 …
Read More »Scott Parnell Witham get on their bikes
Five colleagues from Scott Parnell in Witham have helped raise over £5,000 for charity following a 55-mile bike ride. Rachael Adamson, Joe Folan, Jenny Burton, Alan Sweap and Mark Simpkins, who were part of a cycling team called Charlie’s Angels, took on the Anderson Charity Bike Ride, a picturesque …
Read More »NMBS named a CRASH Fundraising Champion for 2019
National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) has been named a Fundraising Champion 2019 by the construction industry charity CRASH, in recognition of its fundraising efforts over the last year and as one of CRASH’s most loyal supporting organisations. Awarded to just a handful of organisations, the charity’s initiative recognises those who …
Read More »21st celebrations for Polypipe charity regatta
Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up early for the spectacular Polypipe charity regatta – which celebrates its 21st year in 2019. The yacht race, hosted by Polypipe, returns to Portsmouth on Thursday 5th September. The event has proven to be one of the most enjoyable for guests …
Read More »Viessmann video highlights unsung trade heroes
Created by heating systems manufacturer Viessmann the heart-warming 3 minute film showcases the charitable efforts of a number of skilled heating engineers who give up their time for free on evenings and weekends, sometimes travelling long distances, to work on community projects. In the video, they are interviewed while installing a new …
Read More »XL Joinery tackles Yorkshire Three Peaks
Employees from XL Joinery, the supplier of doors and associated products, took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, raising a total of £1,025 for children’s charity, Buttercup Children’s Trust. Seven employees from the finance, operations and marketing departments, as well as three additional family members and friends, took on the …
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