MKM celebrates Newbury store opening with charity pledge

By Sam Pither

15 December 2022

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Builder’s merchant MKM is celebrating the opening of its new Newbury store by pledging its support for a local charity.

To mark the opening of its new Hambridge Road location, MKM has chosen to back Swings & Smiles, which supports children with special needs and their families, with the branch donating £1,000. The charity, which has been operating for 15 years, currently supports more than 1,100 charities across Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Berkshire.

Jo Ramsay, Senior Fundraiser & Volunteer Manager at Swings & Smiles, said: “For us to build a relationship with MKM Newbury right from the start of their journey is so important. We want to make long term local relationships and partnerships, so we’re delighted that the team has chosen to support us.”

The new store, which brings 24 jobs to the area, is the builder’s merchants latest expansion, and sees Chris West, Andrew Barrett and Richard Meakin (pictured above) working together as co-branch directors.

Branch Director Chris said: “We’re delighted to officially open the doors of our new Newbury branch and become part of the MKM family.

“The MKM way brings a completely fresh and exciting approach to merchanting and all the team here are looking forward to welcoming customers from both trade and the general public.

“To us our job is not only to support our customers with a friendly and first-class service, but to also make a significant contribution to the local community.

“We want to work with charities and causes that are close to our heart. Swings & Smiles do incredible work, and we are proud to be able to make a contribution to support their work as we start our journey.”

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.