Business Partnership Awards

2023/2024 Award Winner: The Co-Operative Bank

The Co-op totalled an amazing 635 hours for Dougie Mac through various roles and tasks including gardening, sorting through donated stock in our shops and displaying items. They have also helped package our Christmas cards and promoted our scratch cards at party nights. Our Volunteer services team have said that “They have been fantastic in responding to ad-hoc requests, providing teams whenever they can”

2023/2024 Award Winner: Brown Recycling

New for 23/24 is our Sustainability Award. As we grow our own ESG strategy, we look to work alongside businesses who are also committed to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance. This award recognises a business who has collaborated with Dougie Mac to make a positive impact on our environment and community.
At Christmas, we once again undertook our Tree Cycle campaign. Many businesses gave their support to collect just shy of 1,700 trees.
Brown Recycling were fundamental in the planning, development, and execution of the Tree Cycle. They were also the main sponsors, and provided great insight and support along with their staff, vans and skips all free of charge.

2023/2024 Award Winner: Steve Hammond, Don-Bur Bodies and Trailers Ltd

Nominations were received for the Charity Champion Award whereby specific individual employees were noted to have made an exceptional contribution to Dougie Mac.
Steve was nominated for this award by colleagues at Don-Bur who said: "What truly sets Steve apart is his remarkable ability to engage the workforce with his quirky deals and witty jokes. His creative approach has not only boosted morale but also inspired others to get involved in fundraising. Steve's invaluable contributions demonstrate his unwavering commitment to making a positive impact within our community.”

2023/2024 Award Winner: KMF Precision Sheet Metal Ltd

Last year they were our headline sponsors of the annual ball, they also encourage their staff to fundraise for the hospice by taking part in events such as Christmas Jumper day as well as volunteering in our Tree Cycle.
Colleagues at KMF, Terry and Gareth love to arrange fundraising challenges and they organised the Great Glen Canoe Challenge, enlisting a group of friends and colleagues to embark on 3-day, 60 mile canoe challenge in the Scottish Highlands, collectively helped raise over £50,000.

2023/2024 Award Winner: Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Cafe

Family owned business, Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Cafe have organised several fundraising initiatives including clothes sales, raffles and employees have participated in marathons, in total raising over £24,000 in the last year.
The farm shop's passion for fundraising for Dougie Mac was inspired by the care the hospice gave to co-founder, Emma Evans, following her cancer diagnosis.
Emma’s legacy has fostered a closer community and has inspired others to contribute to Dougie Mac in meaningful ways.

2023/2024 Award Winner: Parogon Group

Parogon Pub Group's various fundraising initiatives have truly set them apart as a deserving winner. With a portion of proceeds from the opening of their new restaurant along with their Dougie Mac inspired dishes on their menus (Dougie Mac n’ Cheese), raising awareness and encouraging customers to contribute to its vital work.
In addition to this, they have been actively involved in volunteering at Dougie Mac events, and also sponsored our Midnight to Sunrise Walk.