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Thursday 19 September 2024

Fundraising partnership creates perfect trek

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Katharine Lightbown

Through a special partnership with Treetops, a team from HW Martin Waste Ltd has raised over £8,000 for the charity, by completing an 11.5-mile trek through the Peak District.

Twenty-seven staff from the Alfreton-based waste and recycling business tackled the mammoth trek. They climbed 6 peaks over seven hours in July. Proceeds from the trek will help Treetops provide 74 local people with a night of nursing care.

Creating a bespoke Trek for Treetops

Stacey Parry, Social Value Manager at HW Martin Waste Ltd, said of their team challenge:

“We decided to do a charity challenge as a team, but we’d never done anything like this before.

“Claire [Mathias] from Treetops was so helpful. She suggested that we work together to create our own bespoke trek, led by experienced guides at First Light Adventure. This meant we could create something seasoned and that inexperienced walkers could achieve.”

“Mam Tor was probably the easiest peak and Kinder Scout was scary!”, Stacey added.

Raising vital funds for the hospice

In her role as Relationship Manager for Challenge Events, Claire Mathias, supports individuals and teams who run, walk and cycle to raise vital funds for the local hospice.

She has recently started to create bespoke events for businesses, community, and friendship groups.

“I loved helping to create the right event for HW Martin Waste Ltd and it was so kind of the team to invite me to join them on the trek,” she said.

Claire Mathias, Relationships Manager for Key Events

Claire Mathias, Relationships Manager for Key Events

“Many people have experienced and been affected by the death of a loved one. As we walked, I was privileged to hear team members share their special memories of their family and friends. These stories spurred us on.””

Stacey and her colleagues smashed their initial fundraising target of £1,500, raising over £8,000 through sponsorship and donations from suppliers and clients.

Proud to support Treetops

HW Martin Waste Ltd Director, Adam Smith, who took part in the trek said:

“HW Martin are proud to support Treetops, a local Derbyshire-based charity. As a large employer in the area, we are keen to have a meaningful impact across our communities. This challenge really demonstrates the willingness of our staff to support local causes.”

“I’m really over the moon with all the effort the staff have put in. Everyone literally put their best foot forward and it was a good day all round. It was a good exercise in bringing people together; a real team effort.”

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