Frank Key's Easter raffle raises £705 for Children’s Development Centre
Posted on: 20 Apr 2026
Staff and customers at Frank Key’s Daybrook store came together this Easter to raise a fantastic £705 in just one week for the Children’s Development Centre (CDC) at City Hospital, Nottingham, through a specially organised Easter raffle.
The fundraising was inspired by a personal connection, after a colleague shared how their child has received support from the Children’s Development Centre. Wanting to give something back, the team at Daybrook quickly got behind the idea, showing compassion and community spirit.
Raffle tickets were sold throughout the week, with excitement building around a fantastic prize: a STANLEY toolbox packed full of Easter eggs and chocolate, generously donated by Frank Key. The lucky winner was announced in true Frank Key style, with the winning ticket pulled from a cement mixer filled with raffle entries. The draw was shared on social media, capturing a fun and memorable moment for customers, colleagues, and the wider community.
Check out the big winner announcement on Frank Key’s Facebook page.
Following the success of the raffle, members of the Frank Key team joined Nottingham Hospitals Charity at the Children’s Development Centre for a cheque presentation, celebrating the impact of the funds raised and seeing first-hand the difference their support will make.
The funds raised will help support the vital work of the Children’s Development Centre at City Hospital, which provides assessment, treatment and ongoing support for children with developmental needs, alongside guidance for their families.
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone at Frank Key Daybrook for their fantastic Easter raffle. To raise £705 in just one week is truly brilliant, and knowing this support was inspired by a colleague’s personal experience with the Children’s Development Centre makes it even more special. Funds like this make a real difference to the children and families we support at City Hospital.” - Sam Paterson, Corporate Fundraising Lead, Nottingham Hospitals Charity
"As a charity close to my heart, I am proud to support the Children's Development Centre as a representative of Frank Key. I am thrilled to announce that one of our loyal customers, Mark, is generously increasing the £705 raised to an incredible £1,000!" - Sara Marshall at Frank Key
Frank Key is a long‑established builders’ merchant with strong roots across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, supplying high‑quality building materials while actively supporting the communities they serve.
Nottingham Hospitals Charity would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Frank Key Daybrook who bought a ticket, donated prizes, or helped organise the raffle. Their generosity and enthusiasm will make a meaningful difference to the children and families supported by the Children’s Development Centre.
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