AND FINALLY Anderton step up to homeless challenge


Anderton Concrete, part of Ibstock plc, pledged its support to help combat the homelessness crisis by walking 10km all in support of the charity, Shelter. The walk, which took place on Wednesday the 11th of December, saw nine members of the Anderton Concrete team walk throughout Manchester city centre, with the goal of raising awareness of homelessness throughout the UK.


Over the next two years, the Group will raise vital funds for the housing and homeless charity through a series of fundraising initiatives, with a target of £50,000 in the first year. As part of its efforts to raise funds, Ibstock has appointed 50 ‘charity champions’ across its operating sites. These champions were part of the charity partner decision-making process and will help bring staff together to have fun whilst raising money. Shaun Forrester, sales director for Anderton Concrete said: “We are extremely proud to be


partnering with Shelter to raise money for such a fantastic cause. We are working with the staff at the charity to raise awareness of homelessness and vital funds to support all of those people who may require it across the festive period. Homelessness does not discriminate and can affect anyone. With the weather getting colder and the nights getting longer, we are motivated to raise as much as we can to help support those affected just in time for Christmas.”


W. Howard Group support DIY SOS in Bolton When BBC One’s DIY SOS: The


Big Build came to Bolton to help a family in need, they turned to the W.Howard Group for help. For two weeks in September, the DIY SOS team worked tirelessly at the home of the Taylor-Mann family in Bolton, who needed help to make their house a safe and welcoming place for their son, William. Nine-year-old William suffers from severe autism and his condition means he is unable to identify dangerous situations. T The family were chosen for the next episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build, and the team quickly set about building a downstairs extension to the family’s home. The extension included separate bedrooms for the children, a new


living area, and a quiet, calm space where William can relax – all including bespoke adaptations to help him better manage his condition. They also carried out work in the rear garden to make it safer for William to play outside. When it came to the fitting of new skirting and architraves in the extension, the programme approached W.Howard Group, which was only too happy to


support the project by supplying all the materials the team needed. White primed skirting and architraves were supplied for the project, from W.Howard’s premium core range. The contemporary PSE profile complemented the modern style of the home’s new extension, offering simple, clean lines formed from a stable, moisture-resistant MDF material, ensuring there were no knots, warps or defects. Simon Fleet, group commercial director at W.Howard Group, said: “The work that DIY SOS: The Big Build has carried out will make a huge difference to William and his family, and we were only too happy to donate our products to such a worthy cause.”


Dinner Dance raises thousands for charity


The NMBS Dinner Dance has played its part in fundraising for charitable causes, with an impressive amount being raised once again this year. More than 1,200 guests attended the Dinner Dance on 26th October 2019, coming together to raise thousands in donations for the CRASH charity. Many builders’ merchants and manufacturers within the industry are themselves, patrons of the CRASH charity, giving their support generously every year. NMBS topped up the total donated on the night, bringing the final figure to an extremely impressive £12,000.35. In recognition of its efforts, NMBS was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from CRASH, which said: “It is only thanks to the support of individuals like you, and companies


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in the construction sector that CRASH can help homelessness charities and hospices with life- changing building projects. By supporting CRASH, you are helping us to continue creating places that care for people when they are most in need.”


CRASH is a practical charity that supports homelessness and hospice charities in construction-related projects. This means CRASH works with other charities to help with the practical elements of building projects, providing free-of-charge expertise, cash grants, and free or discounted building materials. The annual NMBS Dinner Dance is the highlight of the merchant industry’s social calendar, bringing representatives from merchants and supplier businesses together for a night of networking, entertainment, and fine dining.


Russell Roof Tiles supporting animal rescue charities


Roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles is generously supporting the work of two animal rescue charities local to its sites this festive season – Hillfield Animal Home and Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue. Employing 160 people at its three sites in Burton and Lochmaben, the roof tile manufacturer has donated £500 each from its Community Fund to support both charities. Andrew Hayward, managing director of Russell Roof Tiles who has a rescue dog called Cush said: “Hillfield Animal Home and Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue’s work is invaluable in helping improve the lives of


animals and pets. Many of us have our own pets so this festive season it seemed appropriate to support the essential work both charities deliver.”


Hillfield Animal Home accepts hundreds of animals through its doors every year – with many pets abandoned or mistreated and others whose owners may have passed away. It is an independently funded animal re-homing centre that depends on generous donations and fund-raising activities. Over 500 animals are re-homed from this centre each year. Susie O’Neil, a public


engagement manager at Hillfield Animal Home, commented: “We’re delighted to have been chosen by Russell Roof Tiles and thank everyone for their support.” Emma Patterson, the Charity manager at Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue, added: “We are delighted to have received a generous donation from Russell Roof Tiles and would like to thank all the staff for their efforts.”


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