Here at Hollywell Building Services, charity is very important to us. Currently we support three causes that are very close to our hearts: Ochre, Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Mates in Mind.
Ochre: oesophageal cancer awareness
The first charity Hollywell decided to support is Ochre. This charity promotes the awareness of oesophageal cancer, and each year Hollywell puts on a bowling tournament with all funds raised going to Ochre. The bowling event is highly anticipated each year by the team, as it is a day where all office and field staff get together for a competitive game, followed by dinner, and plenty of drinks!
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Hollywell decided to support Rennie Grove Hospice Care in 2020, when the charity was struggling with the effects of the pandemic. We believe that this charity does amazing work supporting families who have a loved one with a life limiting illness and want to support them as best we can.
Mates in Mind
The third and most recent charity we have decided to support is Mates in Mind. During the pandemic, we realised how important our mental health is, and how paramount it is to support others who may be struggling. We decided to work with Mates in Mind as they are striving to break the stigma of mental ill-health in the construction industry. They have helped us improve our mental health policy and have given some great advice to our mental health first aiders.
From mud to cupcakes: our fundraising efforts
Some of the Hollywell team thought it would be a great challenge to participate in a Tough Mudder event. Nine members of the team got together at the London West event and completed the Classic challenge. A lot of teamwork was required throughout, various lifts were required over muddy slopes and support/motivational words were needed when swimming under obstacles in water. The group raised money for both Rennie Grove and Mates in Mind, whilst completing a great team bonding challenge.
Hollywell love putting on an event, which is why we decided to host our own cupcake sale at our St Albans office in aid of Rennie Grove and Mates in Mind. Each member of the office team created some delicious homemade goods, including sausage rolls and vegan chocolate cake. These went down a treat and we were able to raise a great amount for our chosen charities.
Our vacancies: Working at Hollywell
Supporting charities is something we are very passionate about here at Hollywell. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to join a fantastic team with a social conscience, why not work for Hollywell? (Muddy obstacle courses are definitely optional if you join our team, but you’re always welcome to sample the cupcakes!)