What better way to test the resolve of the MD of one leading plastics manufacturing business and the once MD of the other leading plastics and hardware stockist and distributor (now acquired by the former) than to send them out to buy a £350 car and drive it across Europe, over the Alps hairy Furka Pass and on to Monaco.

Well, that’s exactly what Peter Boulton (MD Sinclair & Rush) and Paul Gardner (Commercial Director S&R post MD Component Force – now a division of Sinclair & Rush) are doing – all in the name of one fantastic charity. 
The process of acquisition is long and arduous, particularly for the heads of the acquirer and mergee, both in the long months before the event and those securing the perfect operational unity afterwards. 

So, what better test of co-operative spirit than to cast them adrift in ‘an old banger’ to take part in the Maidstone to Monaco Banger Rally raising much needed funds for Parenta Trust.
Parenta Trust (incorporating Fields of Life) is an innovative charity whose efforts are giving more than just hope to the children of Africa.  

93 pence in every pound donated delivers sustainable help where it’s needed most – on the ground. 

Paul has been involved with the charity for some time and has visited projects in Uganda. Sinclair & Rush have sponsored and supported Fields of Life (now part of Parenta Trust) activities in the past also.
So it made sense for their joint venture to continue across Europe, over the Alps, to Monaco and back (hopefully!) to raise money.  
Their efforts will raise a minimum of £1,000 but through your support, sponsorship and general kindness, they hope to raise much more as their old banger chugs and splutters its way to the chequered flag.