# Constructive Space invites applications to its small charities fund

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/09/21/constructive-space-invites-applications-to-its-small-charities-fund/
- Published: 2022-09-21T17:45:06+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Intelligent workspace company Constructive Space is inviting applications from
small UK charities to its 2023 Small Charities Award.**

The company already provides its commercial office interior design services to some
charities, in addition to its commercial clients. But since 2017 it has also been
raising funds to donate to a selected charity of the year.

The idea for an annual fundraising effort on behalf of a different charity arose
from a discussion with the first charity that the company selected, the MS Trust.

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The team that put together the idea focused on fundraising events that would appeal
to their contacts in the contracting sector. They also decided to focus on smaller
charities, and to be more than “just a supplier”.

The result, according to Mark Cottington at Constructive Space, was an annual golfing
day.

“Contrary to popular myth” he told UK Fundraising, “the contracting sector isn’t
awash with marathon runners or bronzed channel swimmers. Most are built for more
leisurely pursuits.
“We started with the more obvious factors that bring people 
together, including great food, a perfect venue, entertainment, and a leisurely 
Golf Day, all rounded off with a keynote speaker slot for the nominated winner.”

## Four years of charity partnerships

The result has been a series of successful events and sums raised for several charities:

 * **MS Trust** (2017) – £16,951.00 raised.
 * **Tim Henman Foundation** (2018) – £22,246.00 raised.
 * **Go Beyond** (2019) – £17,316.00 raised.
 * **Young Citizens** (2020/21) – £17,346.00 raised.

![Constructive Space's charity of the year 2022 - Little Havens](https://wfay6x.
infiniteuploads.cloud/2022/09/constructive-space-charity-of-the-year-4.png)

This year they have already beaten their £15,000 fundraising target for [Little Havens](https://constructivespace.com/blog/2022-01-13-introducing-our-2022-charity-of-the-year),
and the sum is increasing.

## ⏎ Applications for 2023

Mark Cottington says: “We invite those charities who can see £15,000 – £28,000 making
a significant contribution to their efforts to [drop us a line here](https://mailchi.mp/b673d87a76d2/constructive-space-small-charities-award-scheme)“.

“We’d love to hear your story” he added.

Not being selected, he said, would not preclude a charity from applying in future
years.

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