Housebuilder aids causes with £20,000 support

A housebuilder has raised £20,000 for charity.

Keepmoat’s Yorkshire West regional division has backed PACT (Parents’ Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia) and Lighthouse Charity.

The funds – which have been split into £10,000 for each organisation – were raised through tickets, table sales and raffles at a York Racecourse event.

Bosses say the donation will help Sheffield-based PACT continue providing specialist equipment, facilities and family holidays for those in need.

They add it will help Lighthouse Charity – which supports the wellbeing of construction workers and their families – boost access to mental health resources, crisis support and wellbeing training.

Warren Thompson, Keepmoat Yorkshire West regional managing director, said: “We’re driven to go beyond bricks and mortar and make a real difference to local communities.  

“Both of these charities are close to our hearts, and it is a true privilege to support them.”

Keepmoat has supported PACT for more than 16 years, helping it maintain a property near Sheffield Children’s Hospital – where families can stay for free during their child’s treatment – and buy a caravan.

Beryl Welburn, PACT co-ordinator, said: “We are so grateful Keepmoat has been so involved and helped us in so many ways.”

Sarah Bolton, Lighthouse Charity chief executive, added: “Keepmoat’s commitment to making a difference is amazing. 

“Their continued support helps us deliver vital emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to our construction community.”

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