Have you tried Barnsley Chamber of Commerce? They might have some ideas/influence. Don't have their number to hand though. Sorry.
Who is/are Travis Perkins? Will try and contact both tomorrow. So far have written to/e.mailed 35 companies.
RE: Who is/are Travis Perkins? Travis Perkins are one of the biggest Building Supplies Companies in the country.
RE: Builders merchants, more like. Oh I just remember my parents buying a lawn mower and some gravel from there that's all.
RE: I haven't heard of them. Their head office is in Norwich but they have branches all over the country.
RE: Builders merchants, more like. everybody tries the local supermarkets, and to their defence (as i work for one) they do give an aweful lot to local and national charities. How about the local nightclubs, they do often give to charitable events. also How about contacting the local round table .. smetimes they get involved in local issues. just a thought