More than 50 businesses have received recognition for the support they give to a local charity.
Dougie Mac handed out awards celebrating financial milestones as well as presenting other individuals and businesses with extra recognition accolades.
Companies picking up milestone awards were KMF Precision Sheet Metal, which has now raised in excess of £500,000 and bet365 which has brought in more than £250,000. Altecnic, Asda Lymedale Distribution Centre, Brown Recycling, Fiskars UK and Stairbox have all broken through the £100,000 barrier.
Among those receiving special recognition were Vodafone UK for its corporate volunteering, RSM UK Consultancy and TIP Trailer Services for their partnership initiatives and Mitch Brown of Brown Recycling who was crowned Charity Champion.
Dozens of other partnership awards were given out at bronze, silver, gold platinum and palladium level recognising different levels of financial support from £4,500 to £50,000.
Presentations were made at the annual annual Dougie Mac Business Partnership Awards held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, in Etruria.
Deborah Vickers, Head of Business and Event Fundraising at Dougie Mac, said: “It was a wonderful day celebrating the success of businesses in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have the continued support of our local business community and we’re so grateful for their commitment and generosity. Their contributions take many forms including corporate volunteering, employee fundraising, generous donations and sponsorships. This support is essential for the continuation of our fundraising efforts, enabling us to provide vital services to people of all ages across our local community.”
The full list of recognition award winners is:
| Award | Winner | Commendations |
| Corporate Volunteering | Vodafone UK | NatWest, Stairbox |
| Will Writing Champion | Beeston Shenton Solicitors | Beswicks Legal, Ann McCabe Solicitors |
| Collection Box | Bradeley Village Stores | Grahams Pharmacy |
| Best Supplier | Pastel Group | Heating & Pipework Installations, QPS Print |
| Sustainability | N&J Tree Services | |
| Extra Mile | N&J Tree Services | Woolliscrofts Solicitors |
| Charity Champion | Mitch Brown – Brown Recycling | Craig Dagg – Stairbox Special Commendation – Janice Furnival – TIP Trailer Services |
| Best Business Partnership (small) | RSM UK Consultancy | Denstone Hall Farm Shop |
| Best Business Partnership (large) | TIP Trailer Services | Hanley Economic Building Society |
Dougie Mac, based in Stoke-on-Trent, provides specialist palliative care for adults, young adults and children across North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
The awards were sponsored by Currie Young and judges included Chris Plant, the Deputy Chief Executive at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce; Nicky Harrop, the Head of Business Development at Currie Young Insolvency & Restructuring; Sue Evans, the Dougie Mac Chair of Trustees and Deborah Vickers (Judging Facilitator) the Head of Business and Events fundraising at Dougie Mac.
- All photos are courtesy of Anna Boden-Smith.
