Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan and Halfords believe in people's right to feel good in their daily lives. We share an ambition to help everyone affected by cancer.
By working together, we can improve the help available to the 2 million people living with cancer in the UK. With our help, we believe we can help Macmillan to reach more people and provide cancer support and information to everyone who needs it.
At Halfords, we have an array of fundraising activities planned throughout the year to promote Macmillan and encourage employees and customers to become actively involved in events and initiatives to help raise money. What's more, we've gone green for Macmillan! As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce carrier bag usage, we have introduced a small 2p charge for all carrier bags. As well as having a positive impact on the environment, proceeds raised from the sale of the bags will go to Macmillan.
David Wild, Chief Executive at Halfords says: "We are very excited to be in partnership with Macmillan. There are a staggering two million people living with cancer in the UK and we hope that with the support of colleagues and customers at over 460 stores, we will be able to help Macmillan in their ambition to reach everyone that is affected."
Charles Byrne, Head of Events and Corporate Partnerships at Macmillan says, "We are really pleased to have been chosen as Halfords' charity partner. Not only will it help to raise much needed funds for people affected by cancer but we hope it will help us to increase awareness of our services, particularly amongst men."
To find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support, visit: www.macmillan.org.uk
Love Camping - August 2010
During August, Halfords donated 10% of the retail price of selected travel and touring products including a Halfords Mummy Sleeping Bag, Halfords Monodome Tent and Halfords Monodome Table.


Halfords Charity Bike Challenge - April / May 2010
Over 400 Halfords colleagues completed an epic cycling relay challenge, cycling from the most northerly store in Elgin, to Halfords most southerly store in Penzance. Each of the 48 teams involved completed one leg of the journey, using a Boardman Road Team Carbon bike as a baton. The bike cycled over 2000 miles, passing through each of the Halfords stores on route from the 14th April to the 31st May and raised £42,000.
'Get Fresh'- Campaign November 2009
Halfords launch the 'Get Fresh' campaign, selling mint tins in store nationwide. Mints are available to purchase for a suggested donation of £1.50 and all proceeds go to Macmillan.
It's a wash out - 4 September 2009
Halfords charity committee and a team of willing volunteers including, Paul McClenaghan, Commercial Director, roll up their sleeves and get washing cars for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Halfords Joins Big - Picnic 8 July 2009
Staff from the Halfords Head Office, Redditch join forces with local stores, family and friends for an evening of fun and laughter. From 5-a-side football and netball for the adults to sac races and face painting for the kids.
Since 2007, Halfords centenary year, Halfords has supported various charities to be the focus for staff fundraising. In that time, we have helped to raise over £300,000 for our charity partners.
Meningitis Trust
In 2007, the Meningitis Trust became Halfords first ever Charity of the Year. Thanks to staff and customers over £140k has been raised for the charity.
This is a fantastic achievement has allowed the Meningitis Trust to run vital Trust services, including professional counselling, a financial grants scheme and a freephone 24-hour nurse-led helpline.
With no government funding, the Meningitis Trust is reliant on donations from individuals and companies like Halfords to continue its fundamental work in rebuilding lives shattered by meningitis. For more details on how the money is being spent visit: www.meningitis-trust.org.uk
Help for Heroes
During 2008 Halfords partnered with Help for Heroes in a bid to help the charity reach its target of raising £6 million to provide essential facilities for rehabilitating those wounded during battle in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Halfords was the title sponsor of the Help for Heroes Bike Ride when 300 cyclists from all walks of life cycled a 360-mile journey around the battlefields of Northern France and back to London, where 3,000 more cyclists joined the ride to the finish point at the Cenotaph to commemorate and honour the wounded.
In addition, Help for Heroes wristbands were sold in Halfords stores nationwide, a symbol of support for the wounded.
To find out more about the charity and its activities visit: www.helpforheroes.org.uk
The Meningitis Trust Help The Heroes Halfords