Family-owned vehicle parts distributor SDL Minorfern has teamed up with the Matthew Good Foundation to launch the Minorfern Foundation, which aims to give £40,000 in grants to charities and community groups before the year is out.
With a team of more than 320 employees, the newly-created Minorfern Foundation has received a wide range of excellent nominations from SDL Minorfern employees for local organisations needing support, covering four main areas: Alleviating poverty, supporting children and young people, improving health and wellbeing, and caring for animals.
Nick Holland, MD of SDL Minorfern said: “I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Minorfern Foundation on behalf of our entire team. Committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work, our foundation aims to support smaller regional charities that are truly making a difference.
“Over the next year, our team spanning 12 branches will select ten charities that have had a meaningful impact on either our staff members and wider families or great causes in our local communities.
“By the end of 2024, we aim to donate £40,000 and we look forward to actively contributing to these causes and creating a lasting, positive change in the regions where our business operates.”
Along with announcing the launch, the Minorfern Foundation has named the first two shortlisted charities to receive donations.
The Children’s Hospital Charity was nominated to receive £4,000 by the SDL Minorfern head office in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. The charity supports Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to change lives every day.
The grant will support the specialist Pre-Operative Healthcare Team that cares for children and young people with complex health needs that require specialist care. The funding will be used to create a calming atmosphere and welcoming environment for patients and their families that will include sensory equipment, toys and books.
