Denso Golf Day 2023

The first UK Denso Golf Day was held at Silvermere Golf & Leisure in Cobham, Surrey on Thursday 27^th June. The day provided colleagues, customers, and friends of Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd the opportunity to play 18 holes and network with fellow professionals from across the industry.

The day started at 8:30am with tea, coffee, and bacon rolls before a quick warm up and the first of the eight 4-man teams teeing off down the first at 9:30am. They were closely followed by the other teams in 9-minute intervals.

Thankfully the rain stopped, and the sun didn’t take long to come out as everyone made their way around the 18 holes of the beautiful course. On the 5^th hole we had the ‘Longest Drive’ competition – where each player would attempt to hit the ball the furthest, whilst keeping the ball on the fairway – and on the 12^th we held the ‘Closest to the Pin’ contest on a short par 3.

The 17^th and 18^th holes posed the greatest challenge of the course however as players took on the Silvermere Lake, with a daring shot over the water onto the island green at the 18^th to finish the course. One by one the teams made their way back to the clubhouse for a BBQ and the prize giving having had a truly enjoyable round.

Kerry Root of Jewson Civils Frazer won the Longest Drive and Chris Shepperd of the Wolseley team won the Closest to the Pin challenge. Each were presented with their prize: distance balls for Kerry and a golf towel for Chris.

Finally, it was time to present the winning team with The Denso Cup, but who would be the first to take home this newly founded trophy?

The winners were the Jewson Civils Frazer team, who displayed some fantastic golf and hit a great score. They will have their name engraved on the trophy and will hold on to it until the next event where they will have the chance to defend their title.

None of the players walked away empty-handed though, with everyone receiving a goody bag of Denso-branded gifts, including golf balls and caps.

The entire day was very much enjoyed by all who attended, with a perfect balance of business and pleasure that will no doubt become an event to look forward to in everyone’s calendar.

Thank you to all who attended and made it a success; to Silvermere Golf & Leisure, for hosting the day; and to everyone who donated to the Heart of Kent Hospice, our associated charity for the event.

– written by Oliver Capps, Southern Area Manager

The Spirit of Giving: The F.B. Coales No.4 (Family) Trust

Over the last 12 months, the F.B. Coales No.4 (Family) Trust has donated over £272,000 to 106 charities; but this is not just a recent endeavour. The Winn & Coales International Ltd. (WCI) group of companies have been donating to charitable organisations for many years – the roots of which can be traced back to a notable figure in our history…

Who is F.B. Coales?

Frank B. Coales was the second Chairman of the company known today as Winn & Coales International Ltd. Paul Winn – the first Chairman and the company’s founder – appointed Frank Coales as his partner in 1933 and gave their names to the company which has continued to grow and prosper.

What is the F.B. Coales No.4 (Family) Trust?

The Trust was set up many years ago by the late Frank Coales as a way of giving back to communities in the vicinity of the company’s head office. As a prominent local employer in West Norwood, Frank Coales wanted to reward and support the many people (and their families) in the local area who had helped the company to develop and thrive.

Who has benefited from the Trust’s donations?

The Trust contributes to fundraising efforts and good causes throughout the UK, with a particular focus on Southeast London and Kent. Some recent recipients include:

• Bromley Brighter Beginnings who provide essential everyday items for babies and children in Bromley. The Trust donated towards their Christmas Hamper appeal in 2022 which helped to provide 241 families and 611 children with food and gifts for Christmas Day.
• Lifelites provide assistive technology packages for children with life-limiting conditions. A donation from the Trust purchased two Soundbeams for the Children’s Trust in Tadworth, Surrey.
• In 2022, a donation was made to Crackerjacks Children’s Trust for the purchase of a Tomcat Trike. Tomcat manufacture custom-built trikes designed to meet the specific mobility needs of its owner. The Trust has supported the Crackerjacks community on numerous occasions and have since donated toward the purchase of another trike in 2023.
• The Elizabeth Foundation provide a wide range of educational services for babies and preschool children with all degrees of deafness. The Trust were delighted to support the great work they do and made a donation in February of this year.
• In 2022, a £35,000 donation was made to the DEC’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. In light of the continued war in Ukraine, in 2023 a further donation of £35,000 was made to help with ongoing support to those affected or displaced by the conflict.

What does the future hold for the Trust?

With the continued success of the company, as demonstrated by WCI achieving 140 years’ service to industry this year, there comes a firm and ongoing commitment to honouring the work started by Frank Coales decades ago.

Today, the Trust has three trustees and is a registered charity (no. 1179856) that continues to work with colleagues from across the WCI group of companies to identify worthy causes where a donation from the F.B. Coales No.4 (Family) Trust will make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Winn & Coales International Donates £35,000 for the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

Winn & Coales International Ltd. has donated £35,000 for the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). The donation has been made possible by the F.B. Coales No.4 (Family) Trust; a registered charity set up by the late Frank Coales, the then chairman of the company.

In the early hours of Monday 6^th February, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey (now known as Türkiye) and north-west Syria. This was followed hours later by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The quakes were so powerful that tremors were felt as far away as Cyprus, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan.

Buildings, such as homes, schools, and hospitals, have been destroyed. Local infrastructure, including roads and bridges, have been seriously damaged. Survivors of the tragedy have been forced onto the streets where they are exposed to harsh winter conditions.

It is estimated that 35,000 people have died as a direct result of the disaster, with over 70,000 injured. As rescuers continue to search through the rubble of collapsed buildings, both figures are sadly expected to rise.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which unites 15 member charities who are experts in humanitarian aid and specialists in different areas of disaster response, launched the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal on Thursday 9^th February. The DEC only launch appeals at times of monumental suffering. With the earthquakes predicted to have impacted up to 23 million people within the region, the DEC swiftly responded.

DEC charities and local partners on the ground are aiding search and rescue efforts, alongside providing medical treatment for the injured. Emergency shelters for thousands of displaced survivors are being set up and access to essential items such as food, clean water, warm blankets, and medical supplies are all being prioritised at this time.

Winn & Coales International Ltd. and the F.B. Coales No.4 (Family) Trust are proud to support the DEC and its partners in the humanitarian response. For further information or to donate to the appeal, please visit the DEC website here: https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal