The customers, colleagues and suppliers of the UK’s largest builders’ merchant have joined forces to raise more than £400,000 for its nominated charity.
Travis Perkins has donated the money to Alzheimer’s Society, which has been its nominated charity for the last two years.
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, offering vital support to those who need it as well as funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to improve experiences.
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, and one in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
The money raised for the charity has come via hundreds of events held in and around Travis Perkins’ branch network of more than 500 nationwide.
The fundraising has seen colleagues, customers and suppliers take part in a host of in-branch events, golf days, runs, cycling challenges, walks and abseiling challenges, amongst other activities.
Carine Jessamine, Group Marketing Director for Travis Perkins, said: “The partnership with Alzheimer’s Society has been a huge success so far and has certainly captured the imagination of all colleagues, customers and suppliers.
“The decision to support Alzheimer’s Society a couple of years ago came from a colleague vote, so our team was fully engaged from the start of the partnership and those levels certainly haven’t dropped.”
Lizzie Pearl, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “The money we have raised so far will be used to help fund groundbreaking research, but we are also keen to play our part in helping raise awareness and understanding of dementia.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate Travis Perkins raising £400,000 for Alzheimer’s Society over the past two years.
“Every penny raised takes us a step closer to ending the devastation of dementia. The funds raised are supporting vital dementia research, providing life‑changing services and helping families affected by dementia across the UK.
“We are deeply grateful to all the customers and colleagues who have taken on challenges, shown unwavering dedication and championed this partnership. It will take a society to beat dementia and we thank all those associated with Travis Perkins making such an extraordinary impact.”
