IBMG South East Recognised For Astounding Contribution To Charity

The Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East (IBMG SE) was presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of reaching a significant fundraising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust.

IBMG South East was gifted the commemorative builder’s tool, engraved with thanks, in acknowledgement of its incredible £300,000 lifetime donation to the charity.

The partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust starting 12 years ago with Parker Building Supplies and has since expanded to incorporate Chandlers Building Supplies and Fairalls Builders Merchants as the Independent Builders Merchants Group grew.

Charity champion Stuart Chappell of Parker Building Supplies, said: “The original goal, to raise £100k in a decade, was achieved in just eight years.  Since 2019 support has really ramped up and to have now reached £300k is just amazing. This achievement is the culmination of years of fundraising work across every brand and branch of IBMG South East. We are very proud of our efforts and delighted to have helped make a big difference to a very worthwhile charity.”

Lynn Hyder of Teenage Cancer Trust, said “Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. They will each need specialised nursing care and support to get them through it. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need.  The support of IBMG has and continues to be vital in ensuring that we are there for young people with cancer when they need us most, and we thank the entire team across Parkers, Chandlers and Farialls wholeheartedly for continuously going above and beyond to make this possible.’

The IBMG annual golf day is a flagship event of the partnership while numerous other events and initiatives to include marathons; hikes; cycle rides; dragon boating; wing walking; as well as cake sales; BBQ’s; branch raffles; quizzes and football tournaments have all contributed to reach the substantial sum of £300,000.

Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) is the largest owner of independent merchants in the South of England, with 20 leading merchant brands and 179  branches from Penzance to Margate, East Anglia and north to the Midlands.  It employs 2,000+ operating five core divisions: builders merchants; timber; electrical; roofing; plumbing & heating; primarily serving the trade customer.  

Source : IBMG

Image : Team from across IBMG, with Stuart Chappell of Parker Building Supplies holding the award presented by Teenage Cancer Trust to mark the £300,000 fundraising milestone.

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