Charitable contributions made by Star Platforms and its teams have risen past £90,000, allowing the access hire specialist to provide impressive support for charities and community groups across the UK.
National charities that have benefited in the last 12 months have included Alzheimer’s Society, Prostate Cancer UK, MND Association, Cardiac Risk in the Young, and Miles for Smiles.
Local organisations supported include Hft Bedfordshire, which provides services for adults with learning difficulties, and family carers, and other projects that hold deep personal significance for the team and its customers.
Alongside matching colleague fundraising, the company continues to champion its flagship initiative, ‘We Rise’. Launched in 2020, the programme centres on a dedicated SJ3219 DC scissor lift, supplied through Skyjack’s charitable scheme.
Rather than generating standard hire revenue, this machine raises funds exclusively for charity, providing a reliable source of support throughout the year.
This year’s fundraising highlights included four members of the head office team, Chris Foster, Charlie Goulbourn, Reece Hipgrave and Josh Jell, completing the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge.
Playing 72 holes in a single day at Stockwood Park Golf Club in Luton, they walked more than 26 miles and clocked over 50,000 steps to raise money for cancer support.
Contributions also helped fund the end-of-year prom at Woodlands Secondary School in Luton, giving students a memorable, well-deserved celebration.
Star Platforms also supported the Miles for Smiles Charity Golf Classic at the Belfry Golf Club, near Birmingham, in September through participation, sponsorship, and involvement in the event.
Richard Miller, Managing Director of Star Platforms, said: “Reaching over £90,000 in charitable contributions is something the whole company can be proud of. It shows the generosity and commitment of our people, customers and partners, and demonstrates the difference we can make when we work together.”
Star Platforms Sales Director Bryan Freeman added: “The variety of charities and projects we’ve supported shows how far-reaching this initiative has become. From major organisations to local community causes, ‘We Rise’ continues to make a meaningful impact, and we look forward to seeing even more charitable groups benefit.”
The Skyjack SJ3219 DC electric scissor lift powering ‘We Rise’ is available for hire and offers a working height of 7.80m, which is ideal for indoor projects.
To date, the many charities have benefited from Star Platforms’ fundraising initiatives, have included: The Hospice of St Francis, The Alzheimer’s Association, Emily’s Star, CRASH, Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, Wildlife Aid, MacMillan, Horizon Andy’s Club, Prostate Cancer UK, TeamJed, iCARP, British Heart Foundation, Keech Hospice, Forever Stars, Gaddesden Place Riding School, Midshire’s Search and Rescue, Miles for Smiles, Cardiac Risk in the Young and MND Association.
With further fundraising initiatives planned, the company, supported by its generous colleagues, remains committed to expanding its charitable impact and supporting the communities it serves.
