Watson Buckle Charity Masters
We have already raised nearly half of our £1,000 target for 2025 in support of Andy’s Man Club, thanks to a successful in-office putting competition. Well done to Zach Roberts for taking home the trophy and thank you to everyone who has donated so far.
On the ball with the Baildon T1 Rugby Tournament
We are the headline sponsor of the first-ever Baildon T1 Rugby Tournament, supporting men’s mental health charity Andy’s Man Club. The inclusive, non-contact event will bring the local community together on 17 August 2025 to raise funds and awareness through sport.
Grand National Sweepstake
And their off…we have had a flying to start this year, with a Grand National Sweepstake in our office, that has helped to raise more than £50.
Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre launch – November
Ella and Aiden attended the launch for Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre.
It was an honour to be invited and take part in the event, and we are proud to support Candlelighters Trust in launching such a vital service. The work that will be done in this centre will truly make a difference to the children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Aiden Smith competing at HYROX for Candlelighters Trust – October
Aiden Smith competed in Hyrox, putting his fitness to the test for the Candlelighters Trust!
Connor McLoughlin and Andrew Padgett skydive for Candlighters Trust – September
Connor McLoughlin and Andrew Padgett completed their skydive! The parachute jump took place on 9 September for our charity of the year, Candlelighters Trust.
Womens World Cup Sweepstake for Candlelighters – August
We are so proud of the hashtag#Lionesses’ hashtag#WomensWorldCup achievement! To celebrate, we did a sweepstake to raise money for our charity of the year, Candlelighters Trust, which resulted in a £30 donation. Mike Harrison was the lucky winner and kindly donated his prize money to the charity.
Candlelighters Trust Business Collaboration Project – July
Director, Gillian Craven and Assistant Manager, Ella Oldroyd attended the Candlelighters Trust Business Collaboration Project this week, which for the first time was held at ‘The Square’ in Leeds. This is where affected families and children can drop in to have a chat, take part in activities or just see the team. The evening highlighted how important this charity is for families affected by childhood cancer and how crucial our support is.
Total Warrior 12k raising £3,481 for Candlelighters – July
We had an amazing time taking part in Total Warrior last weekend! Nine of us took part in this very messy challenge to raise as much money as possible for our charity of the year, Candlelighters Trust. We have raised £3,300 and had a brilliant day taking part. Thank you to everyone who donated and a massive well done to the team members who participated in the challenge!
World Hunger Day foodbank donation – May
To support World Hunger Day that took place on 28 May, the team at Watson Buckle did a food collection for Bingley Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who got involved and donated any food to this brilliant cause.
Office Golf Course for Candlelighters – April
We created our own office golf course to raise funds for Candelighters!
