The UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant invited the founder of A Child Of Mine, a local Stafford-based charity, to mark the branch officially opening its doors to the trade and public.
To highlight MKM’s commitment to the local community, the branch has pledged its ongoing support to A Child Of Mine with an initial donation of £1000 – which was very swiftly followed by an additional £300 raised through a raffle organised by the MKM Stafford team.
Ryan Hitchin, branch director at MKM Stafford, said: “As a local, independent business, we are extremely passionate about our local community; that’s why we are delighted to celebrate the official opening of our new branch by announcing this partnership with A Child of Mine.”
Gayle Routlegde, founder of A Child Of Mine, said: “I am so incredibly grateful to MKM Stafford for choosing us as its charity partner. A Child Of Mine is a small charity – in fact, full time it’s just me, and we have one part time helper – so the support of a local business like MKM Stafford really does mean the world to us.
“At A Child Of Mine, we support bereaved parents and their families by providing accurate, practical information, working to improve professional bereavement services, and delivering direct services to families who have lost a child, including financial assistance. Our ultimate goal is to connect families who have had this experience, offering support and letting them know they are not alone.”
Ryan Brammer, branch director at MKM Stafford, added: “This partnership isn’t a one hit wonder for us, we really want to support Gayle in her mission at A Child of Mine however we can. All of our newly formed team, bar one, are parents, so it’s a matter close to all of our hearts.
“Our ongoing support will include providing materials for in-person events for the charity, raising awareness of their fantastic work through our own social media channels, and donating stock where appropriate. At MKM Stafford we’re here to support A Child of Mine for as long as they want us too.”
Open to both the trade and general public, MKM Stafford is a purpose built, state-of-the-art builder’s merchant that is conveniently located on Stone Road, just a short drive from the town centre, and five minutes from the nearby Tollgate Industrial Estate.
Creating 20 new jobs in the area, the branch provides an extensive range of building materials, plumbing and heating, timber, landscaping, joinery and more. The branch also boasts a stunning kitchen and bathroom showroom and outdoor landscaping display, which showcases all the latest designs, colours and trends.
Ryan Hitchin, MKM Stafford’s branch director, concluded: “We might be a new independent business, but we have a highly experienced and skilled team on-hand to help our customers every step of the way, no matter what project they are working on.
“The people we have selected for our newly formed team are truly the best of the best – not only are they fantastic at what they do, but they all share a common goal with us; making MKM Stafford a great place to work.
“Our aim and commitment is to provide outstanding levels of customer service in a welcoming, friendly and fun environment. In addition to our extensive product offering, we also offer a range of first-class services, from free same day or next day delivery, to free kitchen and bathroom design services.”
Both hailing from the Staffordshire area, and with almost 40 years of industry experience between them, both Ryan Hitchin and Ryan Brammer are ideally suited to take on the task of helming the new MKM Stafford branch. They are both excited by the challenge, and relish the opportunity of running their own business with MKM.
