25/03/2026
Back in January, we set out to do something a little different. Twelve hours of darts, no shortcuts, all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Thanks to the generosity, time and energy of everyone involved, we’re proud to say the event on 16th March raised £2,500 for Macmillan. An outstanding result, and one that genuinely means a lot to everyone here at AME.
The day itself was exactly what we hoped it would be. Customers, friends and family came through the door throughout the challenge. Some stayed for hours, some popped in to throw a few darts, others came purely to support, donate and cheer people on.
There was plenty of noise, laughter, competitive spirit, and the odd questionable dart throw. More importantly, there was a real sense of community around a cause that affects far too many families.
Macmillan’s work supports people through some of the toughest moments of their lives. Knowing this event helped raise funds for that support made every hour, and every dart, worthwhile.
Once the final dart had landed and the donations were counted, it was straight back to work. No drama.
The training room was rebuilt in record time, PCs fired back up, and our Microsoft Excel Advanced course started as scheduled the very next working day. Exhausting, yes. Disruptive, not at all.
That balance matters to us. Supporting good causes without dropping the ball for our customers is part of how we operate.
We originally set out with a clear fundraising target. With donations continuing to roll in even after the event ended, we didn’t just hit it, we surpassed it, bringing the final total to £2,500.
Every single donation, large or small, played a part in that figure.
This simply wouldn’t have happened without the people who got involved.
Thank you to everyone who:
🎯 Donated money
👋 Turned up on the day
🏆 Threw darts
👏 Cheered from the sidelines
🔄 Shared the event far and wide
Your support made the difference.
Special thanks also go to Ian and Claire and VIPRE Security, who came down to support the event and generously donated the prizes. That backing added a real buzz to the competition and helped make the challenge memorable.
🏆 Top Scores and Prize Winners
A competitive day deserves proper recognition. Here are the standout performances:
🥇 1st Place – Score: 119
🎁 Prize: Xbox Series X
Winner: Ryan Pope – Assistant Golf Professional, Exeter Golf and Country Club
🥈 2nd Place – Score: 105
🎁 Prize: Samsung 11” Tablet
Winner: Bob Wright – retired from the British Army
🥉 3rd Place – Score: 100
🎁 Prize: Luke Littler G1 Darts
Winner: Steve Branch – Managing Director of Bartlett
Serious scores under pressure.
🎯Worth Every Dart
Was it tiring? Absolutely.
Would we do it again? Without question.
We’re incredibly proud of what was achieved and grateful to everyone who helped make it happen. £2,500 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support is something we’ll remember for a long time.
From all of us at AME, thank you. 💙
