Clowes Developments Hosts Charity Quiz in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support

Clowes Developments welcomed 250 guests from businesses across the East Midlands to Pride Park Stadium on Thursday 12 February 2025 for a charity quiz evening in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, raising an impressive £5,831.06 for the charity.

Macmillan was named Clowes Developments’ chosen charity for the financial year 2025-26, in memory of company founder Charles Clowes, who passed nearly 11 years ago, and colleague Paul Turner, who sadly passed away at the start of 2025. The company selected Macmillan in recognition of its vital work supporting people affected by cancer across the UK.

As their year of fundraising drawers to a close, Clowes hosted one last fundraising event in aid of Macmillan. The Clowes Charity Quiz brought together the regional business community for an evening of fundraising and friendly competition, featuring six rounds of questions and a raffle with prizes generously donated by local businesses, including those unable to attend on the night.

At the end of a closely fought contest, Team Brookbanks claimed the ‘Wooden Spoon’ after finishing in last place. However, it was Team Bellway who triumphed overall, taking home the winner’s trophy with an impressive 49 points. It wasn’t a straightforward win. An unexpected tie at the end of the final round meant the top four teams had to battle it out in a tense tiebreaker. Bellway came remarkably close on the deciding question, ultimately clinching the title.

[Clowes Charity Quiz Winner – Bellway]

Macmillan Cancer Support currently supports nearly 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer, a figure expected to rise to 4 million by 2030. The charity provides not only medical guidance, but also essential financial, practical and emotional support to individuals and families navigating a cancer diagnosis.

Through its partnership with Macmillan, Clowes Developments worked hard to raise both vital funds and awareness, helping ensure that people living with cancer across the UK receive the care, guidance and resources they need at every stage of their journey. In total, the local property company has helped to raise over £65,000 for Macmillan Cancer Care throughout the year.

Olly Larkin, Relationship Fundraising Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:

“The Clowes Charity Quiz was a truly inspiring evening. I am incredibly moved by the generosity and compassion shown by everyone who attended or donated. To raise over £5,831.06 in one night is fantastic, and we cannot thank Clowes Developments enough for choosing to support Macmillan in such a meaningful way over the last year.

This donation will make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people living with cancer – helping us provide vital practical, financial and emotional support to those who need it most. Events like this remind us of the power of community and kindness.”

For more information about Macmillan Cancer Support please follow the link https://www.macmillan.org.uk/. To learn more about fundraising events organised by Clowes Developments please follow the link: https://clowes.co.uk/esg/