This partnership means a great deal to us, as many of our team members have had close family or friends cared for by the Velindre Cancer Centre.
“We chose to partner with the Velindre Cancer Charity because of the incredible work they do in supporting cancer patients and their families, as well as the vital research and services they fund.”
Central Roofing selected Velindre Cancer Charity as their chosen Charity of the Year Partner for 2025/26 and have shown such passion and determination in making the biggest difference possible. To celebrate their brilliant achievements as a business and to shine a light behind-the-scenes of a partnership with Velindre, we asked their team a few questions.
“This partnership means a great deal to us, as many of our team members have had close family or friends cared for by the Velindre Cancer Centre. When our staff voted to support Velindre, it came from a place of real gratitude and admiration. We’re proud to stand alongside a local charity that touches so many lives with such compassion, dedication, and hope.”
How did you show your support as a Charity of the Year Partner?
Throughout 2025, the Central Roofing team has supported Velindre Cancer Charity through a variety of fundraising and donation initiatives. We’ve hosted a Wear Red Day at our office, where staff came together in red to show support and raise funds, and organised a popular bake sale featuring everything from corned beef pasties to mini cheesecakes. Two of our team members also ran a raffle at a karate competition in Cardiff, with generous prizes donated by our supply chain partners – raising an incredible £2,119.
At the start of the year, we set aside a dedicated charity partnership budget to provide meaningful, practical support for Velindre patients and staff. Working closely with the fundraising team, we decided to make quarterly donations of specific items that the hospital staff identified as most needed and beneficial.
So far, we’ve donated adaptive clothing and pyjamas to bring comfort to patients with mobility challenges; hand-held fans and heat pads to improve comfort during treatments and for those experiencing shortness of breath; and standard and digital clocks, along with fidget aprons, to support cancer patients living with dementia. Each donation is chosen to make a direct and positive difference to patient wellbeing.
We’re currently finalising our fourth-quarter donation and are excited to continue building on this partnership. We’re also incredibly proud of our colleague, Paul Thomas, who is taking on the Vietnam Challenge, a six-day trek through Vietnam, to raise funds for Velindre. Paul has already raised over £5,000, and we couldn’t be prouder of his dedication and effort.
What benefits to staff and team culture have you experienced?
This has been our first official charity partnership, and at the beginning, we were a little apprehensive about what would be expected of us. However, working with Velindre Cancer Charity has been an absolute pleasure. The team is incredibly supportive, open to ideas, and ensures that every initiative works for both the charity and our company. Nothing is ever forced; they genuinely want the partnership to be enjoyable and meaningful for everyone involved.
Velindre has also made the experience very personal. When we delivered our donations, they arranged for us to meet some of the hospital staff, who shared first-hand how our contributions benefitted patients and staff, and made a real difference. It was truly inspiring to hear their stories and to hear how every item donated goes directly where it’s needed most.
What would you say to a business considering choosing Velindre as their Charity of the Year?
For other companies considering a partnership, we can’t recommend Velindre Cancer Charity highly enough. They make it easy to align your social value commitments with a cause that genuinely changes lives. Partnering with Velindre is not only rewarding for your business but deeply meaningful for your team and your local community.
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