KBB distributor PJH has announced Macmillan Cancer Support, as its charity of the year, with an ambition to raise £10,000 in fundraising over 12 months.

Starting the campaign, the company has generated £3,000 in three months from its first few fundraising events.

These include an event held at its Cannock Distribution Centre in the West Midlands and one at the Annual PJH Football Tournament in Bolton.

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Cannock staff hosted the inaugural Macmillan ‘launch’ day, with a Bake Sale, Play Your Cards Right game, ‘Guess the name of the Teddy’ competition and a tombola.

While staff at the flagship Worcester site completed the ‘Smartie Tube Challenge’, filling empty tubes with silver coins and a portion of each entry fee to the Annual PJH Fantasy Football League was donated to the Charity.

Staff from all PJH sites also attended its 2023 Football Tournament & Family Day, with the “Finest Screwdrivers” topping the 15 teams, alongside fundraising activities such as inflatable football games, scratch cards, a raffle and face painting.

All PJH events raised awareness of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity and the work it does in supporting people affected by cancer.

PJH’s HR business partner Katy Burns said: “We chose Macmillan as this year’s PJH charity partner, as it is such an amazing organisation that makes a huge difference to the lives of millions of people affected by cancer.

“Macmillan is funded by voluntary donations, so fundraising is essential to ensure it can deliver vital cancer services, research and campaigns to achieve better cancer care, and support the cancer workforce.”