Supporting our Community  

As a family-run business, SAM takes pride in giving back to the community as a local employer supporting charities and organisations across the UK and Ireland. We proudly offer payroll giving, where our team can opt to contribute part of their salary to a charity of their choice. Over the years, SAM has supported numerous charities by raising vital funds and spreading awareness of the fantastic work that they do: 

  • Action Cancer 
  • Alzheimer’s Society
  • Autism NI 
  • Ballymena Food Bank 
  • Cancer Research UK 
  • Chest Heart and Stroke NI 
  • Macmillan Cancer Support 
  • Maddie Rose Campaign 
  • Marie Curie
  • Mental Health Foundation 
  • NI Cancer Fund for Children
  • NI Children’s Hospice 
  • NSPCC 
  • Parkinson’s UK 
  • Pretty n Pink 
  • Randalstown Rugby Club 2nd XV

Supporting Children’s Burns Trust, SAM’s chosen charity partner for F27

We are proud to announce our chosen charity partner for 2026-2027 is Children’s Burns Trust, who support children and families affected by burn and scald injuries. The charity provide care, rehabilitation and ongoing support when it is needed most. 

By partnering with Children’s Burns Trust, we are helping them continue their incredible work in protecting and supporting children and families following an injury. 

Throughout the year, our team will be planning a series of fundraising events to help raise awareness and support this fantastic cause. Keep an eye on our social media and latest news to see how we are supporting Children’s Burns Trust throughout the year. 

Previous Charity Initiatives

NSPCC Toy Appeal – Thank you! 

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed a gift to our Toy Appeal initiative supporting NSPCC. Thanks to the generosity of our team, we were able to support families during what can be a very challenging time of year.

The Difference £10,000 Can MakeAlzheimer’s Society

The SAM team’s collective fundraising efforts went toward: 

  • Fund Companion Calls: A friendly chat could be a lifeline for someone who is feeling alone and isolated. 

  • Fund Vital Research: Projects like Time for Dementia help improve the lives of those living with dementia. 

  • Pay for Dementia Advisers: A provider of practical and emotional support for those who need it. 

Step/KM Challenge
Our team clocked up their kilometres with some healthy competition along the way.
SAM Sports Day
A fun-filled day of classic races, games and team spirit, with plenty of laughs.
Memory Walk
A reflective and powerful event honouring those living with dementia and their loved ones.
Coffee Morning
Cakes, coffee and conversation while raising vital funds.
Halloween Hamper Raffle
A spooky selection of treats and prizes with all donations going toward the cause.
Christmas Raffle
A festive fundraiser wrapped up the year with joy, generosity and great gifts.
Guess how many Sweets are in the Jar
A simple but much-loved game that got everyone involved.
Christmas Toy Appeal
Staff all came together to donate presents for children of all ages, ensuring everyone would wake up to a magical Christmas morning.