The Fire Fighters Charity

The National Car Wash

Take part in the National Car Wash!Now firmly established on the Charity’s annual event calendar, the National Car Wash is the Charity's largest national fundraising event of the year, and involves fire stations throughout the UK washing the nation’s cars, in exchange for a donation. 

The event also gives fire fighters the unique opportunity to interact with a large cross-section of their community, and promote important Community Fire Safety initiatives.

Two National Car Washes are held each year, in March and September. The next National Car Wash, kindly sponsored by Autoglym, is being held on Saturday 2nd October 2010.

Saturday 20th March 2010

Twiggy supports The National Car Wash!The last National Car Wash took place on Saturday 20th March and was a great success. The day saw fire stations throughout the country taking part in the event, with fire fighters washing thousands of cars.

 

 

 

How much does the National Car Wash raise for the charity?
In 2008 the two National Car Washes raised over £340,000 which went directly towards helping beneficiaries, including injured fire fighters requiring therapy treatments. Even the ‘traditional’ British weather was unable to hamper fundraising efforts!

How can I take part?

Fire Fighters: The next National Car Wash is taking place on 2nd October 2010. Packs will be sent out to participating stations by the end of August. The shampoo for the Car Wash is being supplied by Autoglym. Download the 'shampoo distribution' pdf at the bottom of the page to find out who is distributing shampoo in your area. If you have any queries please email fundraising@firefighterscharity.org.uk or call Amy Mawby, Fundraising Assistant, on 01256 366566.

Below you will find downloadable copies of the Car Wash poster and event planner.

General Public: If you're a member of the general public...pop down to your local fire station for the next Car Wash, where you'll be able to support injured fire fighters by having your car cleaned!