2025 Charities of the Year

At C-STEM, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those facing significant challenges. This year, we’re proud to support two remarkable homeless charities: HCT in Newport, Wales, close to our office, and Roots Independent Street Team in Bristol, a charity close to the heart of one of our team members. We believe that everyone deserves access to essential resources like meals, shelter, and the support needed to rebuild their lives.

“We passionately believe that all people are entitled to a hot or cold meal and the support they need. By partnering with HCT and Roots Street Team, we’re contributing to causes that make a big impact locally,” shares Andrew Brown, CEO of C-STEM.

HCT is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable and homeless individuals across Newport and South East Wales by delivering vital outreach services directly where they’re needed in a sustainable way. Through the provision of hot and cold meals and essential supplies, HCT offers immediate relief, while also guiding individuals toward practical support services, bridging the gap between them and agencies equipped to help. In urgent cases, HCT arranges and funds emergency accommodation, collaborating closely with local councils to address the immediate needs of those without a home.

HCT operates a community hub twice a week, where they serve warm meals and drinks to homeless and vulnerable clients. Additionally, their “Pink Pantry” program provides food parcels to individuals and families in need, and their youth club creates a safe space for children with social challenges. Through these efforts, HCT fosters stability, connection, and hope for those they serve.

Roots are a volunteer-led charity in Bristol, running a friendly pop-up service every Thursday evening at Champion Square where hot meals, snacks, hot drinks and other essentials are provided to those experiencing homelessness.

​They believe in much more than handing out hot food. They provide support in the form of reliability, consistency, conversation, kindness and time. All of the donations received go towards directly helping their service users, helping to make their weekly operation run by purchasing ingredients for hot meals and snack bags.

2024 Charity of the Year

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). They fund ground-breaking research into the causes of and new treatments for CF, campaign for access to life-saving medicines and high-quality clinical care, and reach those most in need through their Helpline, information resources, welfare grants and Forum.

Here at C-STEM, we passionately believe that all people should be able to live with a life unlimited. We have chosen the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as our charity of the year, as it supports our values and we are committed to supporting a charity that has a big impact on peoples lives.

We recently enjoyed a fantastic day of golfing fun at the picturesque Manor House Golf Club, nestled in 365 acres of Cotswold countryside, bordering the village of Castle Combe. The day included a full round of golf on the championship 18-hole golf course. As we made our way around the course, we experienced dramatic drives into the valley below, navigated nearly 80 troublesome bunkers, encountered the odd water hazard, and savored one of the prettiest finishing holes in golf.

It was an exciting opportunity to network, connect with fellow golf enthusiasts, enjoy friendly competition, and learn more about some of the products and services we offer, all in a relaxed and idyllic setting. We started the day with bacon rolls followed by a round of golf and finished with a BBQ and drinks. Participants also had a go at getting the nearest pin at hole 2 or the longest drive at hole 15 and attempted to beat the pro at hole 17! All in aid of our amazing charity of the year, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

We’re thrilled to announce that the event was a tremendous success, and we’re proud to share that we’ve raised an impressive £5000 for the CF Trust. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this wonderful cause!

If you are interested in attending next year, get in touch.