Thorn and Zumtobel present over £40K donation to Cancer Research UK at annual sales conference

Thorn and Zumtobel UK & Ireland, lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, presented a cheque for over £42,000 to Cancer Research UK at their annual sales conference on 23rd May 2025. Football legend Kevin Keegan, special guest at the conference, joined Managing Director Paul Kilburn in presenting the cheque — underscoring the teams’ dedication to supporting pioneering cancer research and the patients and families it benefits.

Year-long fundraising effort

Over the last financial year, employees organised a range of initiatives, including “duvet days”, festive cake sales, and a Christmas jumper day in exchange for donations. In the spring, around 30 Thorn and Zumtobel employees (joined by friends and family) participated in the London Race for Life. A company contribution further boosted the total funds raised to £42,828.40.

Paul Kilburn, Managing Director, Thorn and Zumtobel Lighting UK & Ireland commented: “We’re incredibly proud of our teams for their enthusiasm and commitment. Every duvet day taken and every mile run in London has directly contributed to this significant donation. Presenting the cheque at our conference is a highlight, and we’re excited to see the impact these funds will have on vital research.”

“We’re immensely grateful to Thorn and Zumtobel for their incredible support. Donations like these help us push forward with life-saving research and bring us closer to our vision that people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer,” adds Jan Leafe, Relationship Manager, Cancer Research UK.

Cancer Research UK served as Thorn and Zumtobel’s chosen charity partner for the 2024–25 financial year.