IBMG’s merchant mission team wins charity challenge

The Merchant Mission team, comprised of Chandlers Building Supplies, Parker Building Supplies and Fairalls, raised almost £15,000 for the charity in just 10 weeks of dedicated fund-raising.

Competing against five other teams to raise the most funds for Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) within the allocated time period, IBMG’s Merchant Mission squad took poll position with a remarkable £4,000 lead on the runners-up, and a £6,000 lead on the team that came in third place. 

Initiatives run by IBMG’s Merchant Mission team included a footie World Cup challenge, sponsored dog walk, Christmas jumper jolly, a gala dinner, charity auction, in-branch darts competition and much more.

Five employees, spread across Chandlers Building Supplies, Parker Building Supplies and Fairalls  formed IBMG’s Merchant Mission team to spearhead the campaign and engage with colleagues throughout the IBMG branch network. Led by Stuart Hayler, of Fairalls, Taylors Hill,  the team also included; Mike Granger of Chandlers Building Supplies, Woking;  Murdina Hook, Parker Building Supplies Crowborough;  Keiryn Giles, Fairalls, Taylors Hill, Jake Graham, Chandlers Building Supplies, Banstead; and Maddie Hickman at IBMG’s head office.

“This was a super team effort,” said Stuart Hayler. “We put together our Merchant Mission team of five from branches of Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, Fairalls located throughout the south-east. Everyone bought into the mission with the Teenage Cancer Trust message resonating.  It has been an incredible journey and an achievement that makes us all really proud.”