We run events and fundraisers
Raffles, food drives and charity days, from a Worcester Warriors raffle to golf days for the air ambulance. We rally our team, our customers and our community to raise money for good causes.
The charitable and community arm of Goodridge Electrical Contractors Ltd
Together, we give back.
We raise money, donate time, and put our skills to work for charities and community projects across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and beyond.
An initiative of Goodridge Electrical Contractors Ltd
Who we are
The way we give back to the place we call home.
The Goodridge Foundation is the charitable and community arm of Goodridge Electrical Contractors Ltd, a family run engineering and electrical business based in Cradley, on the border between Hereford and Worcester. As the business grows, giving back to the community around us matters more than ever, and the Foundation is how we make that happen.
We are not a registered charity, and that is by design. It keeps us light on our feet and means every pound we raise goes straight out to charities and community causes, with nothing taken out along the way.
100%
of the funds we raise are passed directly to external charities and community causes.
How we help
Three ways we make a difference.
Giving back is not only about money. We use everything we have, our events, our donations, and our hands-on skills, to help where it counts.
We donate directly
From hospital wards to food banks, we give straight to the charities and community projects across our region that are doing the real work on the ground.
We put our skills to work
We do more than write cheques. Our team gives its time and trade to community projects, like fitting sensory lighting in a hospital children's ward.
Our work so far
Some of the good we've done.
A snapshot of the charities, projects and people we have supported across the region.
Hospitals and the NHS
- Sensory lighting for a children's ward
- LED lighting for the dementia garden at Worcester Royal Hospital
- Easter eggs and teddies for the children's ward each year, with Wye Valley NHS Charity
Food and community
- Food bank drives every year, supporting a different one each time
- Packed bags for LoveBrum
- Match kit for the Solihull Moors Under 8s
Fundraising and events
- A raffle for the Worcester Warriors Foundation, raising £1,360
- Red Nose Day and the Rotary Club Duck Race
- Golf days for the Midlands Air Ambulance and Stop Hunger
Young people and the trade
- School and college talks led by Amy, who did her apprenticeship with us and is now an electrical manager
- Encouraging more people into the industry, whatever their age, gender or background
- Apprenticeships with our training partner, JTL
Charities and organisations we have supported include
Worcester Foodbank
Wye Valley NHS Charity
Worcester Royal Hospital
St Michael's Hospice
Midlands Air Ambulance
Brain Tumour Research
British Heart Foundation
Huntington's Disease Association
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Worcester Warriors Foundation
LoveBrum
Solihull Moors
JTL
Resources
Helping the next generation into the trade.
We want more people to find a future in our industry, whatever their age, gender or background. Alongside our school talks and apprenticeships, we have put together a free apprenticeship guide that explains what the work involves, where it can lead, and how to apply, with a CV template to get you started.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Are you a registered charity?
No, and that is deliberate. We are the charitable and community arm of Goodridge Electrical Contractors Ltd, not a registered charity. It keeps us simple and means every pound we raise goes straight to external charities and community causes, with nothing taken out.
Where does the money go?
Straight to external charities and community projects, like the hospital wards, food banks and local causes in our work. We do not keep a cut.
Which areas do you cover?
From our base in Cradley, we cover Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the wider area, with a little further afield where we can lend a hand.
How can I get a cause considered?
Get in touch and tell us about it. We are always glad to hear about local charities and projects that could use support, and you can put one forward using the details below.
Can my business or group work with you?
Yes. We team up with businesses and community groups on fundraisers and projects. If you have an idea, we would love to hear it.
How can I support you right now?
Follow us on social for what is on, join or run a fundraiser, or donate directly. We run raffles, events and seasonal fundraisers through the year, including Christmas cards, so there is usually something to get behind.
Get involved
There are plenty of ways to help.
Put a cause forward, raise a bit of money, or team up with us on something bigger. Whatever you have in mind, we would love to hear from you.
Nominate a cause
Know a local charity or project that could use a hand? Tell us about it and we will take a look.
Fundraise with us
Run your own event, join one of ours, or get your workplace behind a good cause. Every bit counts.
Partner with us
Businesses and community groups, let us team up on something that makes a real difference locally.