The funds raised will help Macmillan continue to do whatever it takes to provide vital support to people affected by cancer across the UK; the amount raised could support 37 Macmillan nurses for a whole year, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential support.

The news comes as the Toolstation team carried out a Mighty Hike, which raised almost £6,000 for the charity.

It saw 13 colleagues hike 26 miles, the distance of a full marathon, over the Wye Valley, taking in Chepstow Castle and Tintern Abbey and ending at Monmouth.

The team raised almost £6,000 with a target of £4,750. Donations can still be made on Toolstation’s JustGiving page.

Fundraising continues across the business, with colleagues at Toolstation’s distribution centres, head office, and 580+ stores all getting involved throughout the year to help reach the record figure.

Fundraising initiatives across the business have included hamper raffles in-store, bake sales, and team hikes, all of which have been supported through customer and colleague donations.

Rebecca Fanning, corporate partnerships manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “A massive thank you to everyone at Toolstation for raising an incredible £500,000. Toolstation colleagues have gone above and beyond with their dedication and fundraising efforts, involving various challenges.

“We rely almost entirely on donations from the public, and without the generosity of valued partners like Toolstation, we wouldn’t be able to continue to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer when they need it most.”