Construction Businesses Called On to Make a Difference This Christmas

CONSTRUCTION charity CRASH is calling on businesses to support its work with the launch of its annual Christmas Card Appeal.

CRASH constructs and rebuilds the hospices, shelters and homes of people who are homeless and sleeping rough, and adults and children who need end of life care.

For its 2022 ‘Help keep the lights on’ appeal, CRASH is asking for donations of £600, £1,200 or £2,000 to receive a range of bundles which can be used by pledging companies in the lead up to Christmas.

Hospice at Home

Donation Bundles

In lieu of sending company Christmas gifts, with a pledge of £600, the donating company will receive an animated e-card that can be sent out to its business network. The company name will also be included on CRASH’s ‘thank you’ communications.

For donations of £1,200 the company logo will also be included, and for a £2,000 donation the company will additionally become a ‘CRASH Christmas Champion’.

CRASH Construction Charity

The charity relies on the help of companies in the construction sector which dedicate their time and money to help its cause. More than 100 companies – including VolkerFitzpatrick, Arcadis, and Hilti – support the annual CRASH Christmas appeal which has been running since 2000.

In 2021, the Christmas Card Appeal raised £83,000. CRASH says this year it hopes to beat 2020’s record donations of £96,000.

Francesca Roberts, CRASH Chief Executive

Francesca Roberts, Chief Executive of CRASH, said: “CRASH brings the industry together to refurbish and construct places that care for people when they are at their most vulnerable.

“We build and refurbish shelters and hostels to offer safety and dignity to people who are homeless. We help hospices by constructing caring, welcoming environments where children and adults can receive end of life care. We can only do this by working with the best companies in construction.”

Donate to the Christmas Card Appeal here.

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