The Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East (IBMG SE) was presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of its incredible £300,000 lifetime donation to Teenage Cancer Trust.
The partnership with the charity started twelve years ago with Parker Building Supplies and expanded to incorporate CHANDLERS BUILDING SUPPLIES* and Fairalls Builders Merchants as IBMG grew.
Charity champion Stuart Chappell of Parker Building Supplies said
“The original goal, to raise £100,000 in a decade, was achieved in just eight years. To have now reached £300,000 is amazing and the culmination of years of fundraising across the branches.
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’. Each needs specialised nursing care and support to get them through.“
“We are the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need. The support of IBMG continues to be vital in ensuring we are there for young people with cancer. We thank the entire team across Parkers, Chandlers and
Fairalls for continuously going above and beyond to make this possible.”
The IBMG annual golf day is a flagship charity event, while numerous other events and initiatives have all contributed to reach the £300,000 milestone. IBMG is the largest owner of independent merchants in the south of England, with 20 merchant brands and 179 branches across builders’ merchants, timber, electrical, roofing, plumbing and heating.
