Okarno is proud to support the Nottinghamshire Hospice’s Light Up the Night, donating £3,000 to fund vital end-of-life care over the Christmas period.
Light Up the Night gives supporters the chance to make a donation to illuminate Nottinghamshire Hospice’s cupola tower in a colour of their choice, honouring the life and memory of a loved one.
Okarno’s generous contribution meant the tower was lit in dark blue to reflect the company’s distinctive branding from 15th to 22nd December.
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a charity providing free palliative and end-of-life care, including bereavement support, to families facing terminal illness.
Nottinghamshire Hospice holds a special place within Okarno and was chosen as one of two charities to be supported by our staff for the vital services they provide across the region, including free end-of-life care, wellbeing activities, and bereavement support for individuals affected by incurable illness.
Throughout the year, Okarno and its employees have been actively raising funds for Nottinghamshire Hospice, generating over £4,160, including company match funding, where Okarno matches the amount raised by employees.
One of the most recent fundraising efforts saw four Okarno employees take on the Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon in September, raising £460, with company match funding helping support nursing care, wellbeing services and family support at the hospice.
Maria Romanov, Corporate Fundraiser from Nottingham Hospice Charity, said: “We’re delighted to be lighting up the tower this year, representing a life remembered, a family supported and the ongoing mission of our hospice to be there for people when they need us most. We are incredibly grateful to supporters like Okarno, whose generosity and fundraising efforts help us continue providing crucial care to patients and families across Nottinghamshire.”
Ian Cornelius, Sales & Marketing Director at Okarno, explains: “We’re proud to be supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice as one of our Charities of the Year. This cause means a great deal to our team, and being part of the Light Up a Night gives us a meaningful way to support the hospice as it continues providing free end-of-life care and bereavement support to those who need it most.”
Okarno staff also nominated East Midlands Women’s Aid as their preferred charity alongside Nottingham Hospice and have raised over £4,000 through various fundraising activities, including the Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon.
As Okarno marks its 90th anniversary, the company reflects on a legacy of progress and partnership. This milestone year highlights achievements that matter—raising over £8,000 for its two charities of the year and strengthening its position as a trusted partner to merchants and retailers through an ever-expanding product portfolio and flexible delivery solutions, from single parcels to mixed pallets.
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About Okarno
Okarno, part of the Saint-Gobain group, has been a leader in the industry for 90 years. Formerly known as Artex, Okarno has rebranded to reflect its commitment to sustainability and innovation as a distributor and fulfilment partner.
Okarno Ltd is a leading distributor of some of the UK’s must-have construction brands, including Gyproc, Thistle, Dalapro and Weber, offering a diverse range of trade and DIY construction products to merchants, decorator centres and DIY retailers.
With a focus on reducing environmental impact and enhancing customer experience, Okarno aims to set new benchmarks in the industry while celebrating its rich heritage.
Based in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, Okarno serves customers of all shapes and sizes, offering flexible services and delivery options to match the needs of independent merchants, national retailers and online stockists.
Okarno Ltd is part of Saint-Gobain, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. As a business, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions that have a positive impact on each of us, providing well-being, quality of life, and performance, all while caring for the planet.
In the UK and Ireland, Saint-Gobain comprises some of the best-known and most respected companies in the construction sector, including British Gypsum, Weber, Isover, Glassolutions, Saint-Gobain PAM and Ecophon. Together, they offer a range of materials and solutions that can be found throughout our living spaces and daily lives, providing comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.
As part of the Saint-Gobain group, we’re committed to becoming a net-zero carbon business by 2050.
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