Welcome to the O’Brien Contractors Charitable Trust

Over £400,000 raised and counting, in just eight years!

We’re proud to create a lasting legacy through the work we do and the lives we touch along the way.

The O’Brien Charitable Trust was founded in 2017 by a passionate group of O’Brien Contractors staff, united by a shared goal: to create a focused and meaningful approach to fundraising that would directly benefit smaller charities and community groups across the West Midlands, the causes that often go under the radar but make a real difference.

Since its launch, the Trust has raised and donated over £400,000 to a wide range of local charities, thanks to the tireless efforts of our annual staff-led fundraising committee and the generosity of our supporters. Each year, the committee sets an ambitious target of £15,000, with every pound matched by O’Brien Contractors once that goal is achieved, doubling the impact for those who need it most.

Year after year, we’ve hit or exceeded our target, and in just eight years, we’ve raised well over a quarter of a million pounds and counting. This incredible milestone is a testament to the power of community, collaboration, and the unwavering support of our suppliers, donors, and wider network.

We’re proud of the legacy we’re building and remain committed to supporting the people and communities around us, now and in the years to come.

Our 2025 actions

• The castles 10k run
• Our 9th annual golf day
• Dress-down friday
• Summer BBQ
• Office Movember

By the end of 2025, we’re determined to exceed our goal and we’d love for you to be part of it by supporting a range of incredible local causes. To see the impact of the funds raised throughout 2024, take a look below…

Zoe’s Place 

Zoe’s Place is an independent, registered children’s charity providing palliative, respite and end of life care to babies and infants, aged from birth to five years, who are suffering from life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Compassionate care is the heart of their philosophy and is provided to all who access their facilities. There is no cost to the families for this service.

Warwickshire & Northampton Air Ambulance (WNAA)

The O’Brien Charitable Trust considers the WNAA donation to be a priority, due to its independent and self-funded approach and history of rescue on many remote construction sites. The organisation provides the best possible pre-hospital care and rapid transport to specialist hospitals for those suffering serious injury and illness. WNAA attends approximately 1,000 missions a year, each costing around £2,500, which are funded solely by donations.

Myton Hospice

Myton Hospice is dedicated to enhancing life when cure is no longer an option. The charity supports people living with a terminal illness and their families, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. Myton Hospice is a leader in compassionate end-of-life care, focused on patient wellbeing and empowerment, allowing them quality time with their loved ones.

Freddie’s Wish

Freddie’s Wish is a charity dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the loss of child. Founded in memory of 13-month old Freddie, the organisation provides compassionate support both immediately after loss and in the months and years that follow. Their mission is to help bereaved parents navigate grief while honouring the memory of their child.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

One of the country’s leading paediatric centres, our donations will help improve the lives of over 90,000 children, young people and their families. With their mission to provide the very best treatment, it is an honour to have been able to support them over the past few years.

Friendship Project for Children

The Friendship Project is an organisation that provides opportunities for children who are disadvantaged by family circumstances. The programme provides patrons with an ‘Older Friend’ who spends 2-3 hours per week helping to develop the child’s confidence and self-esteem with learning opportunities and experiences they otherwise would not receive within their home environment.

Operating throughout Warwickshire, all children are referred to the charity through Warwickshire County Council Children’s Services. The charity receives grants and donations from various charities, trusts and commercial organisations, as well as individuals, which help to fund this fantastic cause.

Acorns Hospice

Acorns Children’s Hospice offers a network of specialist palliative nursing care and support for local children and their families. The Trust’s donations will go on to support services including short breaks for children at the hospices, therapeutic and psychosocial support, support for siblings and other family members, and emergency and end of life care and bereavement support.

The Ambulance Staff Charity

The Ambulance Staff Charity is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of the lifesaving ambulance community. They provide a range of services to support the mental health, physical rehabilitation and financial wellbeing to the UK’s ambulance staff, paramedic students and ambulance service volunteers.

Cleary’s Boxing Gym, Leamington Spa

We have made a donation to Cleary’s Gym to assist their expansion. This will help to accommodate and encourage more people of all ages to take up boxing to keep physically and mentally healthy. Cleary’s aims to deliver their social and ethical responsibility by ensuring they are enhancing physical and mental well-being. Championing opportunities to participate in sport across multiple demographics and help aid the underprivileged.

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