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Carpenter Box in the Community

Carpenter Box is committed to serving the community.

Our staff have been magnificent in their efforts to support local and national charities and other community projects. As well as raising money for charity we sponsor a number of local youth teams providing kit etc and hold many events to raise money. We'll be letting you know about some of the things we get up to on this page.

Carpenter Box sponsor Hospice Roadtrip

Carpenter Box are pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring 'The Hospice Roadtrip 2010' in aid of the Building a Dream fund for a new St Barnabas House Hospice.

Sam Haworth, one of the firm's Trainee Accountants will be making the trip and raising more money for this fantastic cause. Plans are well advanced for the 2010 Roadtrip which is a sponsored fun drive across Europe to raise money for the new St. Barnabas Hospice being built for local people. How it came about. The idea of the roadtrip came about because one of the founding team members tragically lost his wife Alison at the young age of 29. She spent her last days at St. Barnabas House where she received the best care available. He felt the need to support the hospice as a sign of his gratitude allowing them to continue their care for the local community.

Carpenter Box also sponsored the original trip in 2008. Over the past two years the roadtrip has raised over £20,000 for the charity. For more information and to donate yourself see www.hospiceroadtrip.co.uk

10/10 Carpenter Box win The Worthing Business Awards' Business in the Community Award

At a glittering award ceremeny held on Saturday 10th October Carpenter Box Directors Martin Godsmark and Hilary Julian were presented with the coveted Business in the Community Award by Meridian TV's Fred Dinenage.

The award recognises the amazing amount of effort put in by the staff of Carpenter Box to charitable work and to community and business support. Hilary said of the presentation:

"We were really nervous but were delighted to have been selected by the independent panel of judges. It's a great pat on the back to the staff at Carpenter Box who are passionate about helping the less fortunate and about Worthing in general."

The firm has recently launched it's own Charitable Foundation to put an even greater focus into its fundraising efforts.

05/10 Alan Edwards completes bike ride for Lauren

The Wacky Racers completed their 65 mile sponsored cycle ride on Staurday to the Madjeski Stadium in aid of Lauren Jones (see article below) and in doing so surpassed the £5,000 target reaching the fantastic sum of £7,500. Alan himself raised around £800 and said of his meeting with Lauren:

"Lauren is an amazing young lady and meeting her at the ground was great. The way in which she has adjusted and is dealing with what has happened is very humbling."

Pictured are (top row, left to right) Phil Bristow - Nsure, Ian Vickers - Vantis, Chris Sherman - Griffin Factors, The Mascot, Alan Edwards - Carpenter Box, Nick Sherman - Griffin Factors,(bottom row, left to right) Chris Chatterton - Sussex Defence Lawyers, Ben Cheal - Roffey Homes, Gary Smith - Allied Irish Bank (GB) and Jeremy Wotton - Thomas Eggar.

09/09 - Coming on Saturday 3rd October - Alan Edwards rides for Lauren

On 13th June 2009, Lauren had an accident which has resulted in her being paralysed from the waist down. Lauren played for Worthing Minors girl's football team, helping them to win the Sussex Cup earlier this year and she was taking place in trials to play for Brighton & Hove Albion youth girls team before the accident. After 2 major operations, Lauren is recovering well and hopes to move to Stoke Mandeville spinal injury rehabilitation centre soon. One thing that will help Lauren enormously is the provision of a specialised sports wheelchair which costs around £17,000. It's this sum that a group of Worthing business people calling themselves 'the Wacky Racers' aim to contribute towards, setting themselves a target of £5,000 in sponsorship as their target. As well as Alan, who is a Director in Carpenter Box's Business Services Group, the other 9 riders will cycle 65 miles from Worthing (Offington Drive to Reading's (Madjeski Football Stadium). They are Jeremy Wootton of Thomas Eggar Solicitors, Ben Cheal of Roffey Homes, Ian Vickers of Vantis, Ian Hart of Ian Hart Funeral Services, Chris Chatterton of Sussex Defence Lawyers, Phil Bristow of Nsure, Gary Smith of Allied Irish Bank (GB), Nick Sherman of Griffin Factors and Chris Sherman " The Team Captain".

08/09 - Carpenter Box Charitable Foundation makes first grant

The Carpenter Box Charitable Foundation has agreed to become the first corporate contributor to the Worthing & Adur Fund to be administered by the Sussex Community Foundation on behalf of the Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce. Speaking about the donation John Billings, Carpenter Box's CEO said: "The Worthing & Adur Fund gives the town a tremendous opportunity to make a difference by supporting charities that might otherwise struggle for funding". He want on to say - "Carpenter Box is proud to be the first corporate contributor to the fund and we hope that by our example other Worthing and Adur businesses will also want to become involved to raise the £25,000 target set for the fund. The fact that the govenment will then effectively match this funding giving a total endowment of £50,000 gives a tremendous opportunity for the community to see a long term benefit."

07/09 - Hilary Julian completes 'Titty Wittering' challenge!

The Titty Wittering challenge was 4 events in one! Those taking part could choose from a 38 mile walk from Liphook in Hants to West Wittering, a 19 mile walk from Singleton to West Wittering, a 10 mile walk from Chichester to West Wittering and a 10 mile run over the same route. Hilary's particular challenge was the 10 mile run from Chichester to West Wittering which she completed in 10 1/2 miles (due to navigational error!) and raising about £150.

Hilary's assessment of the run was 'hot but enjoyable' and she raised over £150 for the 3 breast cancer charities involved, so very well done! Carpenter Box was a corporate sponsor of The Titty Wittering challenge.

04/09 - Chris Coopey presents Worthing Chamber of Commerce Quiz in aid of the QAHH

The Worthing Chamber of Commerce Quiz for the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home took place on the evening of Wednesday 15th April and saw around 90 competitors divided into 14 teams racking their brains over some 'interesting' questions posed by Carpenter Box Director Chris Coopey.

We're delighted to report that almost £1,000 was raised to go towards the work of this fantastic charity currently celebrating its 90th year.

11/08 Children in Need - Staff Fundraiser

The annual Carpenter Box quiz saw teams of 4 pitted against each other to win this prestigous event. With questions ranging from archive TV to current affairs and with a few tricks up his sleeve Quizmaster Chris Coopey tortured the contestants who raised over £350 for Children in Need.

11/08 - Hero for a Day

In this Carpenter Box sponsored event, The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home joined up with Southern FM's Help a Local Child Charity to raise much needed funds for physically disabled ex-Servicemen and women who are cared for at the Worthing facility by the Queen Alexandra Hospital Home. The event is based around Armistice Day and is aimed at encouraging businesses and individuals to get involved to become a Hero For the Day and raise money for some remarkable people. Entrants had the opportunity to take part in a number of activities throughout the day. Alan Edwards and Chris Coopey (and their children!) took part and raised over £500 for the QAHH. Chris was honoured to be asked to present medals to three of the homes wheelchair bound residents, including 89 year old Betty Allen who braved the zip wire, ski slope and abseil course!

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