The Yorkshire-based charity supports local families affected by childhood cancer by providing emotional, practical, and financial support.

Lovell Homes raised the funds through various activities, including a charity golf day and donations from show home furniture sales.

One of the most prominent fundraisers was Ellie Cockroft, quantity surveyor at Lovell Homes, (pictured above), who raised £2,000 by completing the 25-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.

Ellie said the challenge was particularly poignant for her as Candlelighters supported her family when her daughter was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the age of two.

Ellie said: “During the two-and-a-half years of active treatment and the two years post-treatment, Candlelighters supported us greatly, so it was great to see them chosen as Lovell Homes’ charity of the year.

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“My husband and I knew we had to do something challenging to raise awareness of such a great cause.

“Completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks only seemed fitting, given the fantastic work the charity does supporting local Yorkshire families dealing with childhood cancer.”

Robert Adams, regional managing director at Lovell Homes, added: “Support for local charities is always something that is really important to us, but it’s particularly special when we can show our support for a cause that has such personal significance for a member of our team too.

“Candlelighters is a brilliant charity that provides great levels of care and support for families who are going through an exceptionally difficult and traumatic experience.

“The Lovell Homes team has worked incredibly hard over the past year to raise vital funds for the cause — but special mention goes to Ellie for all her efforts in tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks — certainly no mean feat."