OCS at 125: A Milestone Marked by Movement and Giving Back

This year marks 125 years of OCS, a major milestone that celebrates our legacy shaped by people, purpose and community.

To honour this anniversary, we’ve launched a global fundraising initiative: the 125 Challenge. Inspired by our 125^th birthday (or quasquicentennial!), the challenge invites colleagues and customers to take part in a team-based event that combines movement, milestones and making a difference.

How It Works

From 15 to 21 September, teams of up to five people will take part in a virtual race along a 125-mile route. The journey will highlight key locations from our company’s history and the partners we support today.

Whether walking, cycling, gardening, or simply staying active in daily routines, team movements will be tracked and converted into steps. As teams progress, they’ll reach checkpoints and compete to be among the first to cross the virtual finish line.

Each participant will aim to raise £125 for the OCS Foundation, which relaunched earlier this year with a renewed focus on empowering children and young people. The Foundation is proud to support four impactful organisations:

• Teenage Cancer Trust
• Scotty’s Little Soldiers
• Brighten the Corners
• Irish Youth Foundation

Join In

Whether you’re joining a team, cheering from the sidelines or simply looking to support a good cause, there are plenty of ways to get involved. You can donate directly to the OCS Foundation or share the campaign on social media to help spread the word.

Honouring 125 Years with Purpose

The 125 Challenge is a celebration of our shared history and a chance to make a meaningful impact. As we mark 125 years of OCS, we’re proud to stand together in support of young people and the charities making a difference in their lives.