Claas Manns charity drive shatters target for prostate cancer support
13th February 2026
Alongside machinery and market discussion, the Claas Manns Expo at the dealer’s Saxham headquarters also marked the culmination of a year-long charity fundraising effort, with staff raising £21,850 in support of prostate cancer awareness and care.
The campaign formed part of Claas’ wider internal charity programme, which sees dealers on rotation nominating and supporting a chosen cause each year. In this most recent cycle, prostate cancer was selected by Class Manns following personal connections within the business.
Trevor Tyrrell, senior vice president at Claas, explained that the initiative is deliberately employee-led. “Each year, the team chooses the charity,” he said. “The company supports it, but it’s the staff who raise the money. That’s what makes it work, people really get behind it.”
Target more than doubled
Fundraising activities ran throughout the year and across the business, combining organised events with informal challenges and collections. The final total greatly exceeded the original £10,000 target, ultimately reaching £21,850.
Paul Moss, general manager at Claas Manns and long-serving employee, said the choice of charity carried particular significance. Having previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer himself, he emphasised the importance of being open about the condition and encouraging others to talk about it. “It’s something a lot of men don’t like discussing,” he said. “But the more open you are, the more awareness you create… and that can make a difference.”
Paul added that the campaign was about more than fundraising alone. “Raising money is important, but so is normalising the conversation,” he said. “If it encourages even a few people to get checked or to talk about their health, then it’s been worthwhile.”
The charity programme has become an established part of the company culture, with staff having raised close to £150,000 for a range of causes over several years. Previous campaigns have supported children’s charities and bereavement support organisations, often linked to personal experiences within the workforce.
The Expo provided an opportunity to acknowledge the latest fundraising effort publicly, with a cheque presentation held on the day. While the event drew farmers from across the region to view machinery and discuss the market, the charity element offered a reminder that the business extends beyond sales alone — reflecting the people behind it, and the issues that matter to them.
Read our full coverage of the 2026 Class Manns Expo in our March 2026 issue.
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