Charity News

Herefordshire Board Gamers were thrilled to celebrate their 6th Birthday by bringing their incredible fundraising grand total to over £17,000. The charity were so proud to have raised a huge £6,000 last year to contribute to this impressive total. Donations contribute to the local community, including a £4,461 donation to Herefordshire Mind. Herefordshire Board Gamers is a gaming and fundraising community which provides a range of free events, both in-person and online, with a focus on providing a friendly, inclusive community. During lockdown, they started a free community ‘lending library’ which now has over 400 games, jigsaws and more. Another key focus area for the charity is educating people about this interesting hobby, with guides and articles for new gamers. The charity also share advice on inclusion, accessibility, and best practice to other communities. They are proud to be giving back in Herefordshire and would love support in order for them to continue to grow. As a volunteer-led, not-for-profit, they would love support in advertising, event sponsorship or raffle prizes as well as community partnerships.

On 28th June, Solid State plc staff undertook their annual charity challenge, this year raising money for Cancer Research UK. Employees from the Group, which includes Steatite, Solid State Supplies, Pacer, Active Silicon and Willow Technologies, were tasked with covering the virtual route between the company’s UK sites by walking, running or cycling for an hour to contribute to the combined distance of 575 miles over 8 counties. The challenge meant that all staff were able to participate wherever they were located. The team was blessed with warm, dry weather and took up the challenge with partners, children and dogs getting involved too! Together, the group accumulated 583 miles, meeting the target with some steps to spare. Solid State plc pledged to match the funds raised pound for pound by individuals, and the overall donation was a fantastic £3000 for this brilliant cause.

The school holidays can be a time of great excitement for many children, but for some, it can be a time of uncertainty and hunger. Charities like Evesham Adventure Playground work hard to provide meals for those in need, with a ‘no questions asked’ policy. This means that no one should feel uncomfortable about asking for help. Matcon has supported the charity since 2018 and we’re excited to get involved again this year with their Summer Lunch campaign. Through this program, Matcon volunteers will be helping to prepare lunches for children in need. “We know that many families struggle to make ends meet, and we are proud to help such a fantastic charity with a small part of their work. The biggest reward is to see the smiles on children’s faces when they enjoy a delicious lunch!” said Richard Kenney, Matcon Volunteer.