Charity of the Year
Learn more about our partnership with EACH and discover how you can help us make a meaningful difference in 2026.
Our goal for 2026 is to raise £10,000
With your support, we aim to reach this through a packed programme of staff-led fundraising activities, from endurance challenges and team events to auctions, raffles and community initiatives.
At Lignacite, we believe in building more than blocks. Through our Charity of the Year partnership, we’re building brighter futures for local families.
Donation Tracker:
£10,000
Our goal is to ‘Pay for a Day’ — funding a full day of care at the hospice.
We’d greatly appreciate any support you could give us!
1989
The charity’s first hospice opened in Milton
3
Hospice locations across East Anglia
690
Families supported at any one time
Ben's Story
Ben Harwood, 18, has Lowe syndrome, which causes problems with his eyes, kidneys and brain. For 13 years, EACH played an important role in his life, including through short breaks at The Nook, before transitioning to adult hospice care after his 18th birthday.
His mother, Bec, reflects on how meaningful this has been, saying, “It’s been an invaluable source of support for our family, and, along the way, we’ve met so many truly lovely people.”
As a special celebration before moving on to adult hospice care, he helped to open a new EACH shop in Norwich by cutting the ribbon, commemorating both his milestone birthday and the ongoing impact of the charity’s work.
Fundraising Highlights
Throughout the year, our team members are taking part in a range of fundraising activities to raise money and awareness for EACH. Here's what we’ve got lined up:
Reach for the Peaks
In 2026, Nick has set himself the ‘Reach for the Peaks Challenge’. Over the course of the year, the challenge will see him tackle some of the UK’s most demanding endurance events, alongside an international summit climb, covering a total distance of 365 kilometres. From scaling the highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland to ultra-distance coastal routes and a multi-day ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, each challenge is designed to push physical and mental limits while raising vital funds and awareness for EACH.
| Date | Event | Distance (km) | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Lake District | Scafell Pike (Wasdale Head) | 15 | ✅ |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Snowdonia | Snowdon (Llanberis Path) | 15 | ✅ |
| 17th May 2026 | Lake District | Keswick Mountain Festival 8 Peaks | 29 | ✅ |
| 6th Jun 2026 | Cromer | Pier 2 Pier Norfolk | 50 | ✅ |
| 27th Jun 2026 | Fort William | Ben Nevis | 34 | ✅ |
| 6th-13th Aug 2026 | Tanzania | Mount Kilimanjaro | 98 | ✅ |
| 12th-13th Sep 2026 | Keswick | 24 Peaks Challenge | 45 | ✅ |
| 2nd-4th Oct 2026 | Padstow | Atlantic Coast Challenge | 79 | ✅ |
Corporate Sponsors
We’re extremely grateful for the generous support of our corporate sponsors, who have donated to Nick’s challenge:
Aggreg8 Solutions Ltd
Aggreg8 Solutions is a forward-thinking waste management and commercial contracting company. With extensive knowledge and a steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth, we deliver impactful solutions that make a positive impact across the industry.
Argex UK & IRL Ltd
Argex® Lightweight Aggregates are natural, sustainable products – ideal for lightweight structural concrete, lightweight blocks and geotechnical fill solutions. For 60 years, our products have been trusted by architects, engineers, contractors and housebuilders in over 20 countries.
Chassis Cab Ltd
Chassis Cab is a multi-award-winning DAF dealer with four East Anglia locations, offering new and used truck sales, expert servicing, parts and support for customers from single-vehicle operators to large national fleets.
Blackwater Aggregates Ltd
Blackwater Aggregates is a customer-led supplier of high-quality primary aggregates, providing outstanding service across the Home Counties and East Anglia from Bradwell Quarry, Essex. Committed to operational excellence and environmental stewardship, the company promotes biodiversity and minimises its environmental impact.
Columbia Machine, Inc.
Columbia Machine is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment, serving customers for over 85 years, in over 100 countries. From mixing and batching to automatic cubing and splitting, Columbia builds a complete line of equipment to outfit your entire concrete products plant.
Wastepack Ltd
Wastepack is a leading UK producer responsibility compliance scheme with over 25 years’ experience, trusted by more than 1,500 businesses to help them stay ahead of complex environmental legislation, including EPR for Packaging, Waste Electricals, the Plastic Packaging Tax and more.
N M Edwards Transport Ltd
N M Edwards Transport Ltd is a family-run company specialising in reliable road freight services. As experts in our field, we pride ourselves on delivering dependable, customer-focused logistics solutions that keep your business moving.
Atlas Cranes UK Ltd
Atlas Cranes UK serves a wide range of industry sectors and is recognised and respected as a leading specialist amongst builders’ merchants, brick and block manufacturers and the utilities. Atlas is also a preferred supplier of loader cranes to the Ministry of Defence.
Bulk Minerals Ltd
Bulk Minerals is a leading supplier of high quality pumice, PFA, FBA and aggregates, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of construction and landscaping projects with reliability and excellence.
EG Solar (Elco Group Ltd)
EG Solar delivers commercial Solar PV solutions for businesses and developers, specialising in new build and retrofit projects across industrial, commercial, and public sector environments to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and support long-term energy resilience.
Brice Aggregates Ltd
Brice Aggregates is an independent producer and supplier of premium primary aggregates and ready-mix concrete, serving London and the East of England from sites in Essex and Cambridgeshire. The business also provides reliable and efficient haulage, inert waste management, and bulk civil engineering services.
M&M Welding & Fabrication Ltd
M&M Welding & Fabrication is a family-run fabrication company based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Serving clients across London, the Home Counties and the UK, the company specialises in welding, fabrication and site services for the commercial, industrial and retail sectors, with a reputation for quality, reliability and service.
Supporting The Treehouse Expansion Project
As part of our wider commitment to supporting EACH, we are proud to be supplying blocks for the Treehouse Expansion Project in Ipswich.
The project will expand and enhance The Treehouse, helping EACH increase its services and reach more families across Suffolk and North Essex. Futureproofing the site is vital to meeting the growing demand for these important services.
The expansion will include:
- A larger hydrotherapy pool and suite
- A new wellbeing and therapies suite
- A bigger, separated care activity area
- New underfloor storage provision
- A reconfigured catering and office wing
With construction now underway, we’re working closely with the main contractor, Gipping Construction, to ensure our blocks are delivered at the right times throughout the project. By coordinating deliveries with the construction programme, we can help keep the works moving smoothly and successfully.
We’re delighted to be playing our part in supporting such an important project for local families and the wider community.
To learn more about The Treehouse Expansion Project, visit: https://www.each.org.uk/the-treehouse-expansion-project/
More About Our Charity Work
If you're interested in donating or partnering with us to support our charity goals this year, we'd love to hear from you.
