A Cumnock-based housing developer has held a successful charity in honour of a charity close to its heart.

Connect Modular and The Wee House Company, both under the Wee House Group umbrella based at Caponacre, held a charity day last weekend in support of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Trust.

The MSA Trust charity was chosen in honour of the Wee House Group’s former colleague, Kenneth Clarke who was diagnosed in 2021 with the rare neurological disorder and passed away in June of this year.

Kenneth was a talented graphic designer and is the creative mind behind the Connect Modular and Wee House Company brand logos. He leaves a lasting legacy at the Wee House Group, having contributed to the development of many important brand assets.

A games days was held for staff and sub-contractors on August 30, which saw staff go head-to-head in various challenges and activities including pool, darts, dominoes and cards.

At the time of publication, the event has raised £1,052 and the just giving page remains open.

Chief Executive Officer of The Wee House Group, Jennifer Higgins said: “Each year we try to bring our staff together for a day of fun and team-building and we like to incorporate a charity element whenever possible.

"For this year’s event, there could be only one beneficiary of our fundraising efforts – The MSA Trust.

"I would like to thank every single person who has donated to this fundraiser.

"We are delighted with the sum of money raised and we hope that our event has also helped to raise awareness of MSA and the MSA Trust.”

MSA is a devastating progressive neurological disease which affects all of the body’s basic functions.

MSA causes deterioration in areas of the brain needed for movement, balance, swallowing and speech. Sadly, it leads to premature death and there is currently no known cause or cure. 

Eleanor Jarvis Events, Community and Digital Fundraising Officer at the MSA Trust, added: “MSA can feel like a never ending series of losses. For many people the moment of diagnosis is a devastating experience.

"However, the MSA Trust is always there to support anyone affected by MSA.

"The Trust receives no government funding, so it is fundraisers like the one being organised in memory of Kenneth Clarke that allow us to continue our vital work.

"We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Connect Modular and The Wee House Company for their generous support.”

You can support the company's efforts online.