Topps Tiles raise over £613,000 for Asthma UK
28 April 2008

Asthma UK is delighted to announce the total amount raised from the partnership with Topps Tiles has reached over £613,000.

The partnership came to a close at the beginning of this year as the company made a strategic decision to focus their support on local skills-based initiatives that will help disadvantaged young people learn a trade and find work in their industry.

The partnership has been incredibly successful, both in terms of raising awareness of our work and generating vital funds. We would like to say a huge 'thank you' to all the staff for their hard work and efforts in supporting Asthma UK’s community based projects. They have helped us in our work to improve the health and well-being of people with and affected by asthma across the UK.

Matthew Williams, Chief Executive at Topps Tiles Plc said:

'It has been fantastic to partner with Asthma UK over the past eight years. The charity formed a close link with Topps Tiles given the business' focus on alternative flooring to carpets, which harbour dust mites and can therefore trigger asthma attacks.

'The money raised by Topps Tiles went directly to community based projects, which meant that we were making a huge difference to the lives of people with asthma, through both our products and fundraising efforts.

'Asthma UK’s dedicated Corporate Team motivated Topps Tiles’ employees and customers with fun and innovative fundraising ideas, successfully raising £613,000, plus awareness for this worthwhile cause. We are very proud of our partnership with Asthma UK and the experience has been very inspiring and enjoyable.'

Funds were successfully raised through various initiatives, including annual mufti dress down days, golf days and many other events, as well as Bagpuss and Christmas star sales, ‘Lucky Tile’ and ‘How Many Bagpuss?’ poster competitions, and of course generous customer donations.
 
Rachel Farrow, Corporate Development Executive, Asthma UK, said ‘The partnership has been a huge success for all involved and we have all thoroughly enjoyed working with Topps Tiles over the past nine years.

'We are extremely grateful to Topps Tiles’ customers, employees, suppliers, and not to forget all their sponsored football teams, for raising such a vast amount and for their dedication to Asthma UK. We wish them every success in their future charitable efforts.’