Dribuild, the premium sponsor for the Bath Racecourse winning post, has raised over £17,000 for the Children’s Hospice South West during the Summer Afternoon Raceday meeting.
The meeting, which took place on Wednesday 22nd July, was specifically organised with the aim of raising money for the company’s Charity of the Year.
Dribuild is a leading interior fit out contractor based in Keynsham and has a very active CSR programme.
The company was generously supported at the event by its contacts who purchased hospitality tables and sponsored races.
The meeting was also supported by Octagon Consultancy, Span Roofing Contractors, and Halls Dismantling & Removals.
As well as representatives from the Children’s Hospice South West bucket collecting donations from eager race fans, the day also featured a charity auction, heads or tails game, and high-end raffle with all proceeds donated to the hospice.
The event was hosted by retired jockey Colin Brown, a regular mount of Desert Orchid.
Matt Tyler, Managing Director at Dribuild, said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed being the raceday sponsor at Bath Racecourse this afternoon and are hoping to make it an annual event.
“We have been delighted by the support given to the Summer Afternoon Raceday and the generous donations of those in attendance.
“The Children’s Hospice South West is a wonderful organisation that provides a vital service to people in terrible difficulty, and we are keen to help in any way we can, including helping to raise their profile and funds to support them in their work.”
Children’s Hospice South West provides respite breaks, emergency care and end of life care for children who are not expected to reach adulthood.
The charity also provides one-to-one specialist care for children and creates memories through fun times of play, music, outings and crafts.
The charity currently supports more than 400 families with a life-limited child as well as a growing number of bereaved families.
Janey Hellmen, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser of Children’s Hospice South West, said: “The efforts of Dribuild and its partners are greatly appreciated and we are grateful to the company for choosing us as its Charity of the Year.
“It is only through the generous efforts of companies like Dribuild and donations from the public that we are able to continue delivering our service to families in the region.
“The funds raised through the Bath Racecourse meeting will help us immensely.”
Dribuild is a leading interior fit out contractor, delivering service excellence and working in collaboration with customers.
The company specialises in ceiling and partitioning, raised access floors and internal surface finishes, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with both public and private sector customers.