Witham Group’s Charity Ball raises over £7,000
Witham Group, a UK manufacturer of lubricants and paints, and Lincolnshire established family business, hosted its annual Charity Ball on the 18th of January, raising £7,000 for its four charities of the year.
The event, held at the DoubleTree Hilton in Lincoln, brought together team members, suppliers, and customers, from all over the UK for an evening of celebration and fundraising. An auction and raffle, featuring donated prizes from team members, their families, and business partners, contributed to the total.
Proceeds from the ball were shared equally between the four charities, which were reportedly chosen individually by members of the Witham team:
- The Lewis Foundation: Supporting children and young adults with life-limiting conditions.
- RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People): Providing vital services to people living with sight loss.
- LRSN (Lincolnshire Rural Support Network): Offering crucial support to farmers and rural communities.
- Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service: Delivering essential medical supplies to hospitals across the county.
The cheque presentations took place at Witham Group’s head office in Lincoln with representatives from each of the charities.
Neville Wright, Chair of the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service said: “We are very grateful to have received this donation from Witham Group, which will help us supply Blood, Plasma, Blood Samples, Pharmaceutical, Surgical Instrument’s, Breast Milk and many other much needed supplies between the Hospitals in Lincolnshire. It also helps us to supply fresh blood to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance every evening, 365 days per year.
In 2024 we carried out 2673 jobs, travelling 195,950 miles. All of this was “Free of Charge” to the NHS and is funded with the donations like the one we have received from Witham Group. This is all achieved with a fleet of 17 vehicles and 150 volunteers who give up their valuable time. On behalf of LEBBS. THANK YOU.”
A spokesperson for the Lewis Foundation commented: “It was a fantastic surprise to discover the Witham Group had chosen to support The Lewis Foundation. Support like this makes the work we do possible to enable us to provide a variety of our care packs such as overnight sets, puzzle books and more, which helps to pass the time and provide comfort to an adult diagnosed with cancer in the hospital setting. Thank you to everyone who took part on the night to make the work we do possible. Every pack costs £3.60, so the support given will help a lot of patients and their families in the Lincolnshire area.”
Nigel R Bottom, Managing Director of Witham Group added: “We are incredibly proud of the generosity shown by everyone who participated in our Charity Ball. The £7,000 raised will make a real difference to the lives of many people in need. Charity support and putting something back into our communities is deeply ingrained in our company culture. We are committed to supporting our local communities and making a positive impact on society.”
The annual Charity Ball — which has become a tradition of the business since 1993 — is just one of the ways Witham Group supports charitable causes throughout the year, raising in excess of what is said to be £140,000 for good causes since then. The company also claims to recognise employee dedication, with 8 long-serving team members honoured at the event for reaching significant milestones of 5, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years, along with a Team Member of the Year.
