Selco Builders Warehouse has announced four winners of its nationwide community heroes campaign that celebrates charities and projects through a combination of donated building materials and cash prizes.

First place goes to Cleopatra’s Legacy CIC from Kent, which has been awarded with the top prize fund of £10,000. Co-founded by Raine and Desiree Nurse, the organisation provides specialist products and compassionate support to people affected by breast cancer, hair loss and long-term illness, offering specialist products including wigs, headwear, breast forms, mastectomy bras and private fittings.

Emma Mulcrow from Cleopatra’s Legacy said: “We are absolutely blown away and deeply honoured to be named Selco’s National Community Hero for 2025. This funding is a game-changer; it will literally enable us to continue transforming lives and expanding our reach at a time when our community needs us most."

The nationwide campaign, running since February 2025, has supported 40 organisations who have each received £1,000 worth of building materials from their local Selco store. Altogether, £60,000 has been gifted to charitable causes, nearly five times more than in previous editions, thanks to record public engagement and high calibre of entries.

“I want to say a huge congratulations to every person and organisation that took part in the Selco Community Heroes campaign,” said David Lennon, Commercial Director at Selco Builders Warehouse. “Every year, this campaign reminds us of the extraordinary work being carried out by organisations across the UK; the passion, commitment and resilience shown by all our finalists is truly inspiring.”

Second place has been awarded to Together for Cinema CIC, a Surrey-based organisation, which creates home cinema experiences in children’s hospices and family care locations across the UK. It will receive £5,000 to put towards several cinema projects the team has planned next year.

Third place has been jointly awarded to two organisations, which will each receive £2,500. LATCH (Leeds Action To Create Homes) plans to use the funding to renovate empty properties in its community, turning them into homes that support people on their journey towards independence. SPIN (Supporting People In Need), a Manchester-based charity, will use the £2,500 funding to continue supporting the needs of homeless people in the area.

“Community Heroes is all about recognising the incredible work being done by people and organisations across the UK” concluded Lennon. “We’re so grateful to everyone who nominated, voted and supported the campaign, and we cannot wait to see how each winner uses their prize money to make an even bigger difference in their communities”.