Culina Group has raised over £40,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices, a charity providing specialist care to children with life-threatening conditions.
Hope House provides support to more than 750 families in Shropshire, Cheshire and across Wales, helping children with life-threatening conditions live their very best life from diagnosis.
Culina said the fundraising total was the result of a range of initiatives carried out by its group employees.
One novel stunt saw three Culina colleagues take part in a sponsored drive from Calais to Barcelona in a £200 Ford Mondeo Estate, raising over £1,000 while completing a series of fun challenges along the way.
On-site charity events also contributed to the funds and included the annual Culina Group Charity Golf Day, the auction of FA Cup tickets which raised more than £1,000, as well as donating sacks of toys to the hospice at Christmas.
To mark the milestone, Culina Group CEO Liam McElroy visited Hope House in Oswestry, accompanied by Michelle Anderson, who led fundraising efforts within the company.
They were shown how donations directly support initiatives within the hospice, such as creating peaceful garden spaces for reflection and providing memory bears to families coping with loss.
McElroy said: “It’s been inspiring to see our colleagues come together over the years to support such a meaningful cause for a local charity.
“Hope House provides extraordinary care and comfort to families in their most difficult moments, and we’re honoured to contribute to their mission and help give back to those in a time of need.”
Dawn Ball, area fundraiser at Hope House, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Culina Logistics for their outstanding support and commitment to Hope House Children’s Hospices over the years.
“Reaching the incredible milestone of £40,000 is a testament to their generosity, teamwork, and dedication to making a real difference for local children and families.”
Culina will continue fundraising for Hope House Children’s Hospices, which needs to raise £10m each year to continue providing specialist and vital nursing care and practical and emotional support to children and families.
