Story Homes raises £75,000 for charity

A housebuilder has raised over £75,000 for Cancer Research UK through three years of fundraising efforts. 

Story Homes, with regional offices in Carlisle, Newcastle and Chorley, achieved the milestone via golf days, bake sales, raffles and dress-down days. 

The latest fundraising campaign raised £25,000 for the charity in the 2024/25 financial year.

Hayley Blair, sales and group marketing director at Story Homes, said: “We are incredibly proud of the £75,000 we’ve raised for Cancer Research UK over the past three years. 

“Cancer affects so many of us, and we’re honoured to have supported such a meaningful cause.”

Nicky McKenna, relationship manager at Cancer Research UK, added: “We’re deeply grateful and proud to have been Story Homes’ charity partner for the past three years. 

“The incredible total of over £75,000 raised by Story Homes employees will help fund new, life-saving discoveries and continue beating cancer. 

“It’s inspiring to see such ongoing commitment from a business, and we want to thank each and every colleague for their contributions. 

“Their support has made a real difference, and we wish them all the best with their next charitable ventures.”

As the partnership with Cancer Research UK concludes, the housebuilder has announced The Great North Air Ambulance Service and North West Air Ambulance Charity as its new charity partners for 2025/26, with funds to be split equally between the two organisations.

Hayley added: “As we look ahead to FY26, we’re excited to partner with both The Great North Air Ambulance and North West Air Ambulance – two charities that do amazing work in our regions. 

“We know our colleagues will be just as enthusiastic and committed to supporting these vital services.”

Natasha Banks, specialist fundraiser at The Great North Air Ambulance Service, added: “We’re thrilled to be chosen by Story Homes as one of their charity partners for 2025/26. 

“Our crews are on call 365 days a year, providing life-saving care to those in urgent need, often in hard-to-reach places. 

“Support from businesses like Story Homes is essential in helping us continue this work.”

Chris Andrews, corporate partnership officer at North West Air Ambulance Charity, added: “We are absolutely delighted to be named as one of Story Homes’ charity partners. 

“It’s thanks to generous supporters that we can continue to provide pre-hospital critical care to those who need us most. 

“We’re really looking forward to working with Story Homes over the next year and making a real impact together.”

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