Last week we held our Second Annual Go-Kart event and first fundraiser for the Pexhurst Charitable Trust, raising almost £10,000 which will help support individuals and organisations in our local area.
Welcoming over 100 valued individuals from our supply chain, we headed to Rye House Kart Raceway in Hoddesdon and donned our race suits for an evening of racing, networking and fundraising. Not only did this give us the opportunity to raise important funds for our very own charitable trust, but also to maintain strong relationships with our supply chain – some of which span more than two decades.
Launched earlier this year, the Pexhurst Charitable Trust was founded by the Pexhurst Junior Board and aims to continue our strong history of charitable giving. Since 2020, we have raised more than £70,000 for a range of causes from national organisations like Teenage Cancer Trust to local grassroot charities such as Isabel Hospice. The Pexhurst Charitable Trust aims to continue this approach, supporting a diverse mix of causes including hospices, schools, and individuals facing socio-economic challenges or ill health.
Since launching in April 2025, the trust has already received several grant applications, including some from organisations we have previously supported, such as Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) and Epilepsy Action.
Rosy Vella, Management Accountant/Business Manager and member of the Junior Board, said: “Being part of the Junior Board that helped establish the Pexhurst Charitable Trust was incredibly rewarding, but it’s been even more satisfying to realise the impact it could make as we see the funds begin to build and the grant applications roll in.
“Our now-annual Go-Kart event is proving an always enjoyable evening, giving us the opportunity to connect with both our long-standing supply chain and new faces. We set a target of £5,000 for this event, so to nearly double that amount is a huge achievement. Following this flying start, we look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts through further events and voluntary contributions to see the direct benefit we can bring to those who need it most.”
Congratulations to Empire Hire for taking Gold on the night, and to Delta House Maintenance Ltd and Enerco for rounding out the top three.
We would like to thank everyone who supported us and made our first fundraiser for the Pexhurst Charitable Trust such a success, including:
To find out more about the Pexhurst Charitable Trust, please visit: Pexhurst Charitable Trust
