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ENGAGING OUR PEOPLE
AND GIVING BACK TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY IMPROVING A PLAYGROUND IN GRANTHAM
Since we began our journey of sustainable transformation, our employees have been with
us every step of the way. Over the past year we
have stepped up our efforts to support our local communities. In 2022 we invited our employees to play an active role in bringing our sustainability goals to life in our surrounding communities. This can be seen through the various community engagement initiatives that we set-up, such as an initiative that saw our employees volunteer their time to improve
a children’s playground in the city of Grantham. Employees dedicated time to clean the grounds and to apply fresh coats of paint to the space. Through our partnership with Murfitts, crumble from Vaculug recycled tyres was used to make a new surface
for the playground. The project serves as just one example of the many ways we are supporting and investing in our surrounding communities.
CHARITY GOLF EVENT
In August 2022 we took to the links to support the Saints Community Development Foundation Charity Golf Day. The annual local event raises awareness and funds for projects that support those in need in the local community. In addition to some of our team members participating in the day, we sponsored a hole and raised £6,000 for the foundation.
SUPPORTING THE STAR TRUST
In 2022 we were pleased to join a group of like- minded businesses to support the great work being done by The Star Trust. The Star Trust is an East Midlands-based charity that is run by local Grantham business owners and entrepreneurs which assists smaller charities across the region. To date, the charity has donated £678,650 and supported 78 charities in the region. Because the Trust is made up of local Grantham business leaders the operational costs are underwritten - meaning 100% of the profits go directly to the charities.
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