Charity in the UK
Supporting charities that make a difference
Giving back is an important part of who we are at Ikonic. As an independent IT distributor serving the UK and Europe, we support charities that make a meaningful difference to people and communities.
Our charitable work focuses on causes that are close to our team. In addition, we support organisations working across health, social care and homelessness.
About DMD
Supporting Duchenne UK Charity
Duchenne UK is the main focus of Ikonic’s charitable work.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, also known as DMD, is a progressive muscle-wasting condition. It is usually diagnosed in childhood and causes the body’s muscles to weaken over time.
Duchenne UK brings together scientists, pharmaceutical companies, NHS teams and families. By working together, they aim to accelerate medical research and improve care for everyone affected by DMD.
The charity has a deeply personal connection to Ikonic. Tony Levene, Ikonic’s Sales Director, has a son who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Through fundraising and ongoing support, Ikonic has raised more than £30,000. In October 2022, our team undertook the challenge of a firewalk, raising an additional £10,000, followed by the Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £13,000 for Duchenne UK.
A personal message from Tony
"I can't believe Joey is now blessed to have reached the age of 17. It's been almost 16 years since Joey was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular dystrophy. During COVID, I really feel everyone could relate to the worst fear about their child or loved one getting sick and dying of a disease. Duchenne is a progressive muscle-wasting illness. I never in my wildest dreams thought Joey would still be walking at 17, though assisted at times with his wheelchair. The doctors tell us he is one of the “lucky ones” as the condition hasn’t robbed him of all his abilities yet… time, though, isn’t our friend, as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is 100% fatal. I feel blessed every day for this and that he is still with us. Joey is full of life and brings so much joy into our lives. Not many see his struggles, but we’re so proud of the way he deals with everything. I know what the future, according to current medical science, will bring. An empty chair at our table. But we are getting closer to a treatment, a chance of a longer and better quality of life for this and the next generation of those with Duchenne."
Other Charities We Support
Alongside Duchenne UK, Ikonic supports other organisations that provide essential services to local communities.
The Fed
Based at the Heathlands Village in Prestwich the FED are a leading social care charity for the Greater Manchester Jewish Community.
CEO Sleepout
CEO Sleepout brings business leaders together for an unforgettable night sleeping under the stars, uniting to fight homelessness in cities across the UK.
Little Princess Trust
Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment and other conditions.
Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and it’s where we thrive. Yet, everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. Shelter exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
The Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle enriches the lives of children and adults with disabilities in the community through a range of fully integrated social and recreational programmes. These experiences are essential building blocks for each individual to gain skills, confidence and lead a more fulfilling lifestyle.
The Veterans Charity
Providing fast, direct support to Veterans facing hardship and distress. The Veterans Charity supply essential items including food shopping, clothing, household items like kitchenware and single appliances, utilities support and even smartphones and tablets to aid vital communication.
Cruse
Cruse help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Camp Simcha
Camp Simcha exists to make a difference to seriously ill Jewish children and their families. Their mission is to ensure that no such child or their family, anywhere in the UK must suffer without our support.
Carers' Resource
Carers Resource specialise in helping carers and vulnerable people. They believe carers and vulnerable people alike need care themselves.
Bernardo's
Barnardo’s exist to create a world in which no child is turned away from the help they need.
Beam
Beam is a social enterprise that supports some of the most disadvantaged people in our society into quality jobs and homes. We do this through our innovative crowdfunding platform and 1-1 caseworker model.
Manchester Central Foodbank
Part of the Trussell Trust, Manchester Central Foodbank provide three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced emergency food to those in crisis.
Rotary
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, they are always working to better our world, and they stay committed to the end.
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