Selco Builders Warehouse have raised £500,000 for Cancer Research UK through fundraising activities.
The builders merchant passed through the milestone after two-and-a-half years of raising funds for the charity, and said it is continuing to support Cancer Research UK throughout 2025.
The fundraising has seen Selco colleagues, customers and suppliers take part in a host of in-store events, golf days, runs, bike rides and abseiling challenges, amongst other activities.
Colleagues and customers also donated more than 1,000 bags of clothes and household items to Cancer Research UK to sell in its outlets across the country in 2024, an initiative which is also continuing this year.
Selco stated that all the money raised has been donated to Cancer Research UK to help fund vital research by scientists, doctors and nurses in the quest to help beat cancer.
Frank Elkins, Selco’s chief executive, said: “It’s been a phenomenal effort from the entire Selco family.
“For everyone to join forces to raise such an incredible amount of money is testament to how much the charity has been taken to the hearts of all associated with Selco.
“All of us have, in one way or another, been touched by cancer in our lives and the work Cancer Research UK does to find a solution to this horrible disease is inspiring.
“We are honoured to have played a part in providing the funding to allow the doctors, scientists and nurses to continue their outstanding work – and we look forward to carrying on with our support throughout the rest of this year.”
Jayna Kawa, relationship manager at Cancer Research UK, added: “Selco have been wonderful supporters of Cancer Research UK and to achieve a fundraising figure of £500,000 in two-and-a-half-years is phenomenal. We are thrilled that the partnership is continuing in 2025.
“Selco received a Special Commendation in our recent Flame of Hope Awards and that recognition couldn’t have been any more deserved as they have been one of the most impactful corporate relationship partners across Cancer Research UK.
“Everyone associated with the company approaches the fundraising with complete commitment and we are hugely grateful to the support Selco provides which will make a massive difference to the work and research our teams can carry out.”