A Yorkshire homebuilder has raised a significant sum of money for a national charity that grants wishes of youngsters with life threatening illnesses.
Strata has raised more than £80,000 for When You Wish Upon a Star to help make dreams come true for children across Yorkshire and beyond.
Staff, supply chain and friends of Strata took part in the year-long fundraising efforts which included, among others, the Major Series obstacle course, the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge and a 47-mile bike ride between developments. The highlight was a Charity Summer Ball with more than 700 guests.
The total amount raised was match funded by the Doncaster-based company.
The campaign was spearheaded by the company’s Charity and Events Manager, Leonie Weaver.
Leonie said: “We are very proud to have contributed to fundraising for When You Wish Upon a Star. It has been an action-packed year of fantastic events. We’ve been thrilled by the response from all our staff and supply chain and now look forward to allocating the money raised to fulfil the wishes of some very courageous children.”
Strata presented a cheque for the full amount on Monday 21 December to Joanne Wright, Area Manager for When You Wish Upon a Star. Wishes include magical parties and days out, to family trips to Center Parcs or even Walt Disney World in Florida.
Joanne said: “The Strata team has put a huge amount of effort into raising money for the charity this year. The highlight of the year had to be their fundraising Ball, which was a fantastic night and one which raised a huge amount of money. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Strata and I would like to thank them for all their efforts on behalf of the exceptionally special children who will benefit from having their dreams come true.”
Strata is a design-led regional homebuilder with developments across Yorkshire and the Midlands. Visit www.strata.co.uk to find out more.
Companies and individuals can support When You Wish Upon a Star in a number of ways, and further information can be found on the website www.whenyouwishuponastar.co.uk
Notes to editors
About Strata:
· The total sum raised was £80,198.89
· Other fundraising events included a Great Builder’s Bake Off, bowling nights, golf and football tournaments, go karting and a Christmas jumper competition.
· Strata was established in 1919 and is now a dynamic, privately-owned business specialising in design-led homes
· Strata completes over 550 homes each year across Yorkshire and the Midlands
· Strata currently has 15 ongoing developments and a further 10 opening in 2016
About When You Wish Upon a Star:
· When You Wish Upon A Star is a small national Charity, registered no. 1060963, whose aim is to make dreams come true for children with terminal and life threatening illnesses
· Joanne Wright can be contacted at the Yorkshire regional office on 01472 827100 and joanne@whenyouwish.org.uk
For further information, please contact Leonie Weaver at Strata on 01302 308508 or email Jess Melia at Jessica.melia@blueclawpr.co.uk