A team of intrepid cyclists have raised over £10,000 in an epic 105 mile ride across Lancashire – all to raise money for local charities. One of the team, elite cyclist and former British Hill-climb champion Jim Henderson, gave himself an even bigger challenge, completing the course twice and… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Vans colleagues saddle up for charity
Scorching sunshine could not prevent a big-hearted Mercedes-Benz Vans team of more than 100 riders and supporters from completing a gruelling sponsored cycle and smashing their £20,000 fund-raising target. Temperatures approached 30ºC on Sunday (8 July), as colleagues representing the manufacturer and its Dealer Network, as well as customers,… Read more »
Commercial vehicle distributor presents £20,000 to charity at its West Bromwich site
A commercial vehicle distributor has presented a £20,000 charity donation at its site in West Bromwich to help fund projects across the West Midlands that encourage young people to make a positive difference in their community. Keltruck donated the funds to the Heart of England Community Foundation, a specialist grant-making… Read more »
£250,000 raised at Ed Sheeran gig sponsored by O’Donovan Waste at London Irish Centre
Following on from the fund-raising event that featured performances and chat with Ed Sheeran, Dermot O’Leary and a host of Irish talent at the London Irish Centre (LIC), the amount raised has been announced. £250,000 was the grand total from the night and the proceeds raised will help… Read more »
DAF Trucks’ New CF rear-steer for BSS keeps charity in Mind
BSS, the pipeline and heating supplies specialist (and part of Travis Perkins), is using one of its latest DAFs – a New CF 430 rear-steer rigid – to promote mental health charity, Mind. The New CF is also the first with an ‘FAN’ 6×2 axle configuration for BSS, joining just… Read more »
Renault Truck commercials rolls with the Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard truck convoy to support military charities
Renault Truck Commercials is proud to sponsor the Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy on Saturday 9th June, 2018. In its fourth year, the big haul, which raises money for military charities Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Pilgrim Bandits and Royal British Legion Riders, is a celebration of the transport industry and… Read more »
Yodel announces new charity partnership with ‘Walking With The Wounded’
Independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced its new charity partnership with ‘Walking With The Wounded’. The leading UK charity helps injured service men and women in their transition back to civilian life and work after a career in the military. As part of the partnership, Yodel has donated £10,000… Read more »
Europa Raising a Truck-Load of Cash for Children’s Hospital
One of the UK’s leading logistics operators, Europa Worldwide Group, is well on its way to raising £16,000 to fund a brand-new play area for children at Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford, close to the company’s headquarters. The business pledged to fund the playground in January this year after… Read more »
Fraikin celebrates 40th anniversary with £40,000 charity challenge
Commercial vehicle fleet services specialist Fraikin is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the UK with a year-long charity campaign aiming to raise at least £40,000 for 13 nominated charities. Fraikin has planned more than 30 events to take place throughout the year, from simple cake sales and raffles, to a… Read more »
Transaid’s Used Volvo Truck heads for Uganda
Volvo Trucks has handed over a used FH tractor unit to Transaid. The donated truck will soon be shipped to Uganda for use in the organisation’s Professional Driver Training Project. The presentation took place in January at Volvo’s Trade & Export Centre in Ely, where Chris Cann, Dealer & Fleet… Read more »
