P&A Group is celebrating more than just business milestones this year. As the company marks its 40th anniversary, its employees are proving that community spirit and grit are at the heart of its success.
In a double-whammy of daring fundraising, a group of staff tackled both the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge and the UK’s highest bungee jump at Tatton Park – all to raise vital funds for MS Society Cymru and North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR).
The 11-strong Three Peaks team took on Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris, and Y Wyddfa (Snowdon) in one gruelling day on 20th June—17 miles of hiking and over 2,500 metres climbed. Just over a week later, five fearless colleagues faced the ultimate adrenaline test: a 300ft bungee jump.
Among them was company fundraising champion Thomas Jones, Senior Digital Marketing Executive:
“I’m so pleased I did it. I was nervous, and it took real grit, but I kept thinking about our worthwhile charities and how every penny raised can help.”
Thomas is becoming something of a fundraising legend within the business having already completed the Born Survivor assault course in Cheshire this year and soon to tackle the 5km assault course – “Inflatables” later this year.
Managing Director Andrew Baker praised the employee efforts:
“This was about more than conquering peaks or jumping off platforms—it was about unity, purpose, and supporting causes that truly matter to our community. Being outdoors in some of Wales’ most stunning landscapes reminded us how powerful nature can be for our mental health. Sharing these challenges brought us closer together, gave us perspective, and helped us reconnect with each other and the world around us.”
Since 2020 the P&A Group has raised £175,000 for charities, with a goal of £200,000 by the end of this celebratory year. Causes like Dementia UK, British Heart Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support, Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospices, Cancer Research UK, Action for Children, Alzheimer’s Society, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Meningitis Now, and MIND have all benefited from the company’s deep-rooted charitable ethos.
Established in 2005, the Woodworks Garden Centre is part of the P&A Group and is situated in the heart of the North Wales borderlands. In addition to its award-winning Café which serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, the Garden Centre offers excellent value across a wide range of quality products, including indoor and outdoor plants, garden furniture, outdoor cooking and entertaining products, hard landscaping and much more.
The P&A Group comprises Zest Outdoor Living, a leading supplier of award winning timber garden products, the award-winning Woodworks Garden Centre and Café in Mold and P&A Pallets & Packaging .
