Construction firm hits fundraising target and delivers supplies to NHS Trust

Cannock-based Inco Contracts has exceeded its £20,000 fundraising target for 2024, delivering over 1,100 ‘chemo comfort bags’ and 1,000 radiotherapy water bottles to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity.
The bags, filled with essential items like wet wipes, lavender oil and knitted hearts, are designed to support cancer patients during their treatment.
The company raised funds through golf days, a ‘Miles in March’ competition, and a £4,000 donation from Phoenix Medical Supplies.
Inco Contracts has also contributed to the £35,000 refurbishment of the children’s garden at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
The project aims to rejuvenate the space with redecoration, the addition of a large pergola, festoon lights, and an outdoor cinema screen to provide entertainment for young patients.
Associate director Tim Lewis, who has undergone his own cancer journey, said: “Having successfully gone through chemotherapy myself, I know how hard it can be for patients. The chemo comfort bags will provide a welcome boost and support to patients undergoing treatment as part of their journey – it’s the little things that make a big difference and we have raised enough money to ensure 1100 people get one.
“A massive thank you to everyone who gave money and their time, especially to Phoenix Medical Supplies, who pledged £4000. That is the single largest donation this year. The ‘knit a heart’ campaign also proved what a fantastic group of local crafters we have. Albrighton Craft Group, Brewood Women’s Institute, Wednesfield in Bloom and Gabrielle Blackman-Sheppard played a huge role, with the latter knitting 200 hearts on her own.”
Amanda Winwood, charity development manager at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity, said: “We’ve just taken delivery of our first 400 ‘chemo bags’ and staff on the ward are delighted, as they know what a difference they’ll make. Just having some activities for people to do, little hearts to show people care and the notepad and pen so they can make notes ahead of their next meeting with the consultant.
“Tim and the company have not stopped there, throwing their weight behind the children’s garden DIY SOS, which will start in earnest in February. With Inco donating the labour, paints and the big projector, it means we can spend all the £35,000 raised on making the space the best it can be with an outdoor climbing centre, sound wall, mud kitchen, music kitchen, sensory flowerbeds and new flooring – the latter meaning we can roll out hospital beds too.”