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CMS joins mammoth Christmas effort to help families suffering hardship

A team from CMS Window Systems was amongst an army of volunteers who joined forces just before Christmas to deliver hundreds of packages of donated food, children’s clothes and toys to families in Kirkcaldy, Fife who are struggling to make ends meet. The delivery day was part of the 2019 Christmas Appeal by the Cot e Family Centre, a charity which provides a range of support to families and in iduals within family units w … »

GM Fundraising announces its 2020 women-only event

GM Fundraising has just announced its 2020 women-only event to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospices. It’s called Peak, Paddle, Pedal and the 12 members of the team will each be climbing Snowdon, canoeing 150 miles down the length of the River Severn and cycling 150 miles back to Hope House in Oswestry – all over eight days next August. Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: “Our first women-only event in … »

GM Fundraising appoints Team 4 Marketing as its PR partner

GM Fundraising appoints Team 4 Marketing as its PR partner GM Fundraising, which raises money for Hope House Children’s Hospices has just announced the appointment of Team 4 Marketing as its new PR partner. Jane Ward, Director of Team 4 Marketing, said: “We are delighted to be supporting GM Fundraising because Hope House is such an incredibly worthwhile cause. We’re looking forward to supporting the team in its mission t … »

Glazerite chairman gets on his bike for charity

John Hewitt, Chairman of the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, has rallied a 12-strong group of friends and family to take part in a mammoth cycle ride in memory of his late daughter, Kelly. The challenge will see the team - nicknamed Kelly’s Heroes - cycle the arduous 1000-mile route from John O’Groats to Land’s End next summer. Some of Glazerite’s customers and good friends of John will be joining him for the ride, including Pete Mew … »

Vertik-Al hits charity fundraising target

Staff at Shard End-based powder coating specialist, Vertik-Al have raised over £5,700 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity after 17 employees completed the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 13th October. The funds raised will be matched pound for pound by the company, taking the current total to over £11,000. Group managing director, Angus Mackie said: “We are so proud of all the team and the huge amoun … »

Edgetech regional manager rides the Retro Run

It’s a pub crawl with a difference – it takes place in broad daylight and there’s a 7-mile cycle involved. Over nearly a decade, the Retro Run has raised thousands of pounds for deserving West Midlands charities. And this year, as on many previous occasions, Edgetech’s Northern Regional Manager Karl Jones was one of the hardy cyclists taking part. What began back in 2011 as a nostalgic bike ride for twelve fri … »

Beer Festival flourishes thanks to Morley Support

Morley Glass & Glazing has sponsored the 8th Annual North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, which this year raised more than £10,000 to fund worthwhile projects in Leeds, as well as nationally and even worldwide. Organised by the Rotary Club of Roundhay, which recently saw Morley Glass’ very own finance director Kathy Short appointed to the role of president for 2019/20, this year’s annual community charity fundraising festival fe … »

Adrian Lewis Takes On The GM Fundraising Challenge

When a space became available on the upcoming ‘From Russia With Hope’ cycling challenge, taking place in June this year, GM Fundraising turned to the fenestration media for help in recruiting someone to take up the challenge. As a result, Adrian Lewis, Owner & Managing Director of Frames Conservatories Direct in Bury St Edmunds has stepped forward to take up the challenge. “We are delighted to welcome Adrian to the team … »

Epwin Window Systems’ Gerald Allen joins GM Fundraising’s From Russia With Hope team challenge

Epwin Window Systems’ Marketing Manager Gerald Allen will be one of a team of 18 men taking part in the From Russia With Hope challenge organised by GM Fundraising. The challenge will raise funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices and will involve cycling 2,730 miles through 10 countries in 12 days in June 2019. Gerald says: “I was motivated to take part because of the Hope House cause. It’s very humbling and emotional to … »

Morley glass & glazing supports 20 charities in 20th year

Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing has supported more than 20 charities during its 20th anniversary year. Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing said: “As a successful business we’ve always felt that we should give back where we can and have always done so throughout our 20 years. We’ve made a special effort in our 20th anniversary to help even more good causes in our local community and … »

Looking for a challenge in 2019?

Can you cycle between 80-100 miles in a day, and then do it all again the next day? Dedicate 12 days in June to the event? Can you raise a minimum sponsorship of £5,000 for children with life-limited illnesses? Do you want to be part of an amazing team? If so, GM Fundraising needs you! A space has become available on its next cycling challenge, From Russia With Hope, and the team has decided to offer the space out to the indu … »

Morley Glass donates £10,000 to help create community space

A local church hall is being redeveloped to create a space that the whole community can use thanks to a £10,000 donation by integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing. St Paul’s Church in Morley, Leeds had been a thriving hub for the local community for many years offering activities such as pre-school groups, play and stay groups, a children’s dance school and a place for family celebrations in the church hall. But … »

CMS helps Fife charity to deliver Christmas happiness for hundreds of families

Staff from CMS Window Systems joined forces with volunteers from across Fife to provide much-needed food, children’s clothing, toys and gifts to around 1100 hard-pressed families in the annual Christmas delivery day organised by independent charity, the Cot e Family Centre. Based in Kirkcaldy, the Cot e Family Centre helps families and children in some of the most disadvan ed areas of Fife. Its work supports people who … »

Oakland Glass Supports GM Fundraising’s Final Ride

Oakland Glass Ltd is proud to announce that it will once again be supporting GM Fundraising’s efforts, this time by sending representative Glyn Moorhouse on the charity’s final cycling challenge, ‘From Russia with Hope’. “I was involved in GM Fundraising’s first all-female challenge, Paddle2Pedal, last year,” explains Tina Moorhouse, Managing Director of Oakland Glass Ltd “and although it was certainly challengin … »

Glazerite’s annual Race Night raises smiles for charity

The Glazerite UK Group Ltd’s annual charity Race Evening took place on 16th November, with over 140 guests joining the fabricator for the fun-filled event. Held at the Wolverhampton Racecourse for the third successive year, the evening kicked off with the horseracing, followed by a three-course meal and a disco, all courtesy of VEKA’s leading trade fabricator, Glazerite. Employees from the Wellingborough-based firm welcomed c … »

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