Group employees smash charity target

The P&A Group has raised a whopping £17,500 in support of North East Wales Mind, the company’s chosen charity for 2024, far exceeding its target of £10,000.

September proved to be a busy month for fundraising with lots of initiatives taking place including a hugely successful 150foot Liverpool Cathedral abseiling event when 12 employees faced their fears, as well as one employee taking part in Iron Man Wales. The Woodworks Garden Centre also held a hugely successful Charity Quiz Night. Not only was it a fun night for guests and employees alike, but it also raised a fantastic £2,500! Other activities this year have included the Chester 10K, the Manchester Marathon as well as cake bakes, raffles and a 24hour walk.

A wide range of employees from different divisions of the company based in Mold and Saltney, including P&A Pallets, Woodworks Garden Centre and Café and Zest Outdoor Living, have participated in the challenges and events, with some individuals topping £1,000 in funds raised so far for 2024.

P&A Group’s Managing Director, Andrew Baker explained: “In a world where the importance of mental well-being cannot be overstated, we believe it’s crucial to come together and shine a spotlight on the significance of supporting one another’s mental health journeys. It’s important to do more to remove the stigma and silence that surrounds mental wellbeing and make it easy to talk about our mental health so supporting the work that North East Wales Mind is very worthwhile.

“We have now raised over £175,000 in our 14 years of fundraising – and we still have a few 2024 events to go! With next year marking the Group’s 40th anniversary, it would be great to hit £200,000 in 2025 – a milestone year.

“Our mission is about fostering a community of support, understanding and compassion. We believe that spending time with others, whether immersing ourselves in the great outdoors, engaging in physical activity or building on our hobbies are beneficial for the team and essential tools for increasing wellbeing in general.”