Thomas Graham is a family run business, which has been serving the local community for over 130 years. Since opening their doors in 1892, they’ve grown significantly across Cumbria, Lancashire and southwest Scotland, now operating branches in Carlisle, Barrow, Blackburn, Egremont, Kendal and Morecambe.

The company offer a wide variety of products from their six core divisions, Industrial Supplies, Steel, Welding, Workwear and PPE, Hygiene and Cutting Tools.

Alongside their products they also offer a range of services, such as power tool repairs, hire, paint mixing, washroom services and key cutting.

Their commitment to serve the local community extends beyond business and GNAAS were chosen as their charity of the year for 2024 and 2025 after a staff vote.

Jessica Scott-Lamont, Trade Counter and Marketing Executive, at Thomas Graham said: “Some of our staff members have friends, family and neighbours who have received life-changing care from GNAAS. Also, several of our staff frequently visit the Lake District and have seen the helicopter flying through the mountains on their way to a rescue, so they understand the importance of the service to the local area.”

Over the past couple of years, Thomas Graham have hosted numerous charity events for GNAAS including non-uniform days and bake sales, along with several larger fundraising challenges including:

• During their annual VAT Free Event, the business hosted the ultimate eating challenge “The Chopper Whopper”. This entailed eating a burger with an enormous stack of 12 fillings in the quickest time. Marek from their Kendal branch secured the win in an incredible two minutes and 26 seconds.
• In September last year, 35 staff members braved harsh weather conditions to walk the Ullswater Way, which is 22 miles.
• They also ran a blind auction on selected steel products and donated 10% of all proceeds directly to GNAAS.

In total they have raised nearly £9,000 since 2024 and in recognition of their fundraising efforts they were awarded Corporate Partner status by our charity.

Businesses need to raise a minimum of £5,000 for GNAAS to qualify as a Corporate Partner and in return they receive a range of benefits including event invitations and sponsorship opportunities.

Our corporate relationship manager Kylie Palmer recently visited Thomas Graham’s office to present them with their Corporate Partner trophy, which highlights their support for our charity.

Kylie said: “We’re very grateful to everyone at Thomas Graham for their outstanding fundraising efforts over the past few years.

“It was a pleasure to present them with their trophy and we’re proud to have Thomas Graham as part of our Corporate Partner community.

“Their support helps ensure we can continue bringing critical care to people across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man when they need us most.”