Between Friday 13 – Sunday 15 October, B&Q’s ‘Raise the Roof’ event aims to raise over £200,000 to support Shelter and its partner charities Shelter Scotland, Shelter Cymru, Housing Rights and Focus Ireland.

Throughout the weekend, B&Q colleagues across all corners of the UK will take part in a fundraising activity including a 24-hour themed dance-a-thon at the B&Q head office in Southampton, spearheaded by B&Q Customer and Digital Director, Paddy Earnshaw.

Paddy Earnshaw said of the upcoming fundraising efforts: “I’m really looking forward to joining so many of my fellow B&Q colleagues in this year’s fundraising activities and taking to the dance floor - hopefully raising even more than last year!

“At B&Q, we are always looking for ways in which we can help to support important causes and are proud to work with Shelter, the leading housing and homelessness charity who shares our belief that everybody should have a safe and happy home!”

B&Q’s annual ‘Raise the Roof’ fundraiser is a pivotal part of the retailer’s commitment to supporting Shelter and the vital work they do in helping defend the right to safe housing. Last year the event raised £220,000.

B&Q first launched its partnership with Shelter in 2017. Since then, B&Q’s colleagues’ and customers’ donations have completely funded Shelter’s DIY Skills Adviser Service whilst also supporting its essential frontline services, providing advice and practical help to those facing with housing issues or homelessness. 

To donate to Shelter, please visit www.shelter.org.uk, and if you’d like to learn more about B&Q’s work with the charity, visit https://www.diy.com/corporate/shelter