Giving the gift of Christmas to Dover charities

Three Dover charities receive donations from MCM

We were asked by one of our customers Colas to support one of their charitable initiatives to collect food and toy donations for three very worthy and deserving charities. We obliged without a moment’s hesitation.  As the cost of living crisis really begins to hit as well as the cold weather, we are all only too aware of the necessity for support and donations to those who are the most vulnerable right now.

Based close to one of the sites managed by Colas at Dover Fastrack, MCM’s Darrel Burgess jumped to the call from Paul Massey, UK Projects and Works Manager on site.  Darrel and Paul have been working together on the highways and infrastructure project throughout 2022, with MCM supplying over 10,000 tonnes of Highways Specification aggregates and removing thousands of tonnes of waste from the site in preparation for fresh deliveries to ensure the project’s efficient progression. 

On MCM’s behalf, Darrel sourced and delivered food and a range of toys and gifts suitable for babies, toddlers, children and teenagers. Bringing the delivery to the Colas Dover site office, these donations form part of a huge drive by the Colas team for two local charities and the nearest foodbank: Buckland and Whitfield Childrens’ Centre, Kent Young Carers and the Dover Pantry.

Colas Public Liaison Officer Michelle Penn will be collating the final donation parcels and deliveries this week and plans to drop them with the charities in good time for Christmas. The company has also welcomed donations from O’Sullivans, M O’Briens, Flannery’s, Fortel, Down to Ground Works and Ovendens.

“The support from everyone has been phenomenal – we’re truly grateful for all the donations.” – Michelle Penn, Public Liaison Officer, Colas