THERE was no time like the present, and it was gift-wrapped by a firm that works across the Thames Valley.
SEGRO, a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), is an owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property, and every year gives its staff the opportunity to spend a day volunteering on community projects.
This year, more than 150 people took part in a range of projects aimed at improving the environment and communities, something the company says are key priorities within its Responsible SEGRO commitment.
Activities included working in the gardens of Wexham Park Hospital, tidying the grounds up and removing moss from block paving.
At Salt Hill Park, Slough, the team removed rubbish, weeded and repaired banks to improve the wetland sanctuary for people and wildlife.
And they painted the kitchen, staircase and landing of a safe-house used by victims of domestic abuse in Berkshire. The site is managed by the DASH charity.
Another project was the Thames Valley Adventure Playground in Taplow. Originally opened in 1982, the centre provides unique support to its users, their families and carers, including respite and advisory services.
The ‘teenage’ area was allocated to SEGRO for the day – this included renovating a wooden climbing frame, gardening and jet washing the rest of the area. Colleagues also refreshed a mural wall to make space for the teenagers to show their creative flair.
Neil Impiazzi, partnership development director at SEGRO said: “Our Day of Giving has been a key date in our community calendar since 2016 and the uptake from colleagues this year was brilliant. Over 60% of all UK employees got involved demonstrating that ‘giving back’ is very much part of our culture as employees can see the positive impact their volunteering efforts can have on the lives of the local community,
“Investing in our local communities has been part of SEGRO’s DNA for over 100 years. We will continue to work with our charity partners to better understand local needs to enable our communities to thrive.”
