ACCESS hire specialist Star Platforms is marking a charity milestone after contributions made by the firm and its teams surpassed the £90,000 mark.
National charities to benefit in the last year have included Alzheimer’s Society, Prostate Cancer UK, MND Association, Cardiac Risk in the Young, and Miles for Smiles.
Local organisations supported include Hft Bedfordshire, which provides services for adults with learning difficulties, and family carers, and other projects that hold personal significance for the team and its customers.
Alongside matching colleague fundraising, Star Platforms continues to champion its flagship initiative, ‘We Rise’. Launched in 2020, the programme centres on a dedicated SJ3219 DC scissor lift, supplied through Skyjack’s charitable scheme. Rather than generating standard hire revenue, this machine raises funds exclusively for charity, providing a source of support throughout the year.
This year’s fundraising highlights included four members of the head office team, Chris Foster, Charlie Goulbourn, Reece Hipgrave and Josh Jell, completing the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge. Playing 72 holes in a single day at Stockwood Park Golf Club in Luton, they walked more than 26 miles and clocked over 50,000 steps to raise money for cancer support.
Contributions also helped fund the end-of-year prom at Woodlands Secondary School in Luton. Star Platforms also supported the Miles for Smiles Charity Golf Classic at the Belfry Golf Club.
Richard Miller, MD of Star Platforms, said, “Reaching over £90,000 in charitable contributions is something the whole company can be proud of. It shows the generosity and commitment of our people, customers and partners, and demonstrates the difference we can make when we work together.”
The Skyjack SJ3219 DC electric scissor lift powering ‘We Rise’ is available for hire and offers a working height of 7.80m, making is ideal for indoor projects.
