The South Yorkshire fabricator Rapid PVC-U Systems has supported two charities this year: Aurora Wellbeing Services and Freedom KDC. The firm’s suppliers, staff and management came together to hold a raffle that raised thousands of pounds for the two charities, after voting on which charity to support, from a list of worthy causes from throughout the region.
Founded in Doncaster in 2002, but also with centres in Bassetlaw and Mexborough, Aurora Wellbeing Services exists to provide personalised support for people diagnosed with cancer, and other life-limiting illnesses. Affiliated with MacMillan Cancer Support, and the cancer charity Look Good Feel Good, Aurora offers bereavement counselling, advice on hair loss and skin care, and free beauty treatments for patients and carers.
Freedom KDC was founded in Doncaster in 2010, and is a social enterprise that aims to reduce social isolation among vulnerable adults with disabilities and additional needs. Through a mixture of training programmes, social events and linking people with work placement opportunities, the organisation helps build confidence and tackle unemployment.
Rapid’s suppliers provided an array of raffle prizes, ranging from bottles of wine to hampers from Harrods. The company’s staff then bought tickets to win those items. The raffle raised £1,000, which was then matched by Rapid’s owners, Modular Group Investments.
Simon Bingham, Rapid’s commercial director, said: “We’re very aware that thousands of amazing charities, social enterprises and other valuable community organisations have had a really tough time over the last two years. The pandemic has made raising crucial funds harder than ever, and so we wanted to do our bit to help them continue their vital work.
“Both Aurora Wellbeing Services and Freedom KDC are fantastic organisations supporting hundreds of people around our region. We’re delighted to be able to make a contribution to their work, and have plans to significantly increase our charity involvement in the months and years ahead.”
