Witham Group raises over £100K for charity as it celebrates a century in business

The anniversary ball, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln in November, saw prizes auctioned off to the value of £15,000. This brings the total raised during its long history to over £100,000 for a number of worthy causes.

The four charities benefitting from the latest ball’s generous attendees include Myeloma UK, St Barnabas Hospice, the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), all of which will receive a donation of £3,750 each to continue their important work.

From support for patients of a rare blood cancer to compassionate end-of-life care, pastoral and practical support for the farming community, to empowering young people, all four causes were suggested by Witham Group’s employees.

Witham Group has a long history of giving something back with its charitable events, from lawnmower races to driving challenges and coffee mornings, to its flagship annual ball. Alongside this, the company regularly sponsors customers and projects with its oil and paint products, as well as volunteering on a variety of local committees, charities and societies.

When making the announcement, managing director Nigel R Bottom said: “This is an incredible amount to raise in such a milestone year for us. We’re so grateful and extend our most sincere thank you to our kind suppliers and friends who donated the auction prizes.

“We certainly celebrated our 100^th year in style at our Anniversary Ball last year and again must offer thanks to the venue and everyone involved in the evening. Here’s to another 100 years!”