Weston Park Cancer Charity and the International Powered Access Federation launch joint cancer research fundraising initiative

Today, on National Cancer Survivors Day, we’re proud to announce a new partnership with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

Together, we’re launching a powerful fundraising initiative, called PAINT. This sector-wide effort will raise money to support the vital research that takes place at the Cancer Clinical Trials Centre (CCTC).

IPAF is a not-for-profit organisation, which promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide. These specialist pieces of equipment enable workers to safely perform tasks at height.

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How can IPAF members get involved?

The PAINT scheme, which stands for ‘Powered Access Industry Trust’ gives IPAF members, including manufacturers, rental companies and distributors, a meaningful way to support innovation and compassion in cancer care.

Companies that wish to take part are encouraged to nominate a piece of machinery within their fleet as their ‘PAINT machine’. They’re then asked to donate a proportion of revenue each time their PAINT machine is hired out.

Companies that don’t deal in rentals can take part by hiring PAINT machines or by donating a percentage of their overall profits or from a different revenue stream, such as training income.

IPAF asks that all companies keep a record of their donations, so that they can be celebrated at an annual industry award ceremony.

What will the PAINT scheme fund?

Money raised through PAINT will help to fund the cutting-edge research which takes place at Weston Park Cancer Centre’s CCTC.

Since its creation, over 1,000 clinical trials have been conducted at the CCTC - involving more than 18,000 patients. Its findings have expanded treatment options and improved survival outcomes worldwide.

Martin Wraith, IPAF Rental+ Scheme Manager said:

“Every single IPAF member will be affected by cancer at some point in their lifetime – whether personally or through a loved one’s diagnosis. Launching the PAINT initiative is incredibly close to my heart. It’s a call to action for our industry: by uniting the powered access community, we can help fund the fight against cancer and contribute to life-changing treatments that will have a global impact.

“Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, contractor or training centre, every contribution matters. Your support can directly impact WPCC’s clinical trials, which are expanding treatment options and improving survival outcomes for cancer patients around the world.”

Bekah Anstey, Corporate Partnership Manager at Weston Park Cancer Charity, said:

“We’re very proud to launch the PAINT scheme in partnership with IPAF.

“This fantastic new fundraising initiative gives IPAF members the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on cancer patients and their families.

“We’d like to thank IPAF members in advance for showing their support for the scheme.”