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Impact November 2021 This month we are highlighting collections for Xmas appeals around our offices If you can donate or give to them please do help others less fortunate than yourself Remember to get in touch with me by email cath howard bepdt com or ring me on 07881383488 Fundraising and community activity within BEP Earlier this year Si Jeffers Warrington BEP Office Declan Murphy and David Searle completed the David Goggins 4 x 4 x 48 challenge They ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours in the quest to raise money for Centrepoint They completed this and managed to raise 7 000 Once they recovered they knew they wanted to go again and so on the 3rd October Declan David and Si were joined by Oliver Black and completed the October London marathon David and Si said We all love a challenge but being able to raise funds and awareness for Centrepoint a charity that provides housing and support for young people in the UK makes us more motivated to succeed This charity really means a lot to us all For three of us this will be our first ever marathon so there is no doubt it will be tough both mentally and physically Well done to the team and to Si for raising almost 11 000 Andrew McGrath Washington House is raising money for Bolton Wanderers in the Community He said I want to raise funds in support of mental health so my daughter and I will be tackling various terrain as we walk over 20 miles from the University of Bolton Stadium to Accrington Stanley football club to raise funds to support mental health in the community following the impact of Covid during the past 18 month pandemic We will be doing this walk in December along with other BWFC supporters and the chairman of Bolton Wanderers Sharon Brittan We aim to set off at 6 30am regardless of weather conditions travelling across and over the Lancashire moors via Belmont and Darwen Our ultimate goal is to arrive in time for the 3 00pm kick off You can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here https www justgiving com fundraising mcgrath41 utm_source Sharethis utm_medium fundraising utm_content mcgrath41 utm_campaign pfp email utm_term 4eac896a8aa84c1bb50d23de35ba3466 All our offices marked Remembrance Day with a 2 minute silence Jonathan Pringle from our Stockton office said Stockton has a proud history regarding Remembrance and every year we meet at the Memorial to reflect Jayne Dale led the proceedings with the assistance of the Stockton procurement including Andrea Jackson Andy Oates and myself as we laid a wreath to honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to let us live how we do today Jayne added In 2021 we are marking 100 years since the nation s collective Remembrance traditions were first brought together The poppy two minute silence Armistice Day the service for the Unknown Warrior and the march past at the Cenotaph are traditions that millions participate in every year Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life We unite across faiths cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact Social Impact on BEP Black Dog Outdoors Catherine Melvin Project Wellbeing Coordinator HSE Technical Administration Support Site said On Thursday 21st October I supported the Mental Health Charity Black Dog Outdoors Cumbria Outdoor Partnership with one of their local wellbeing walks These walks are designed to give local residents access to the outdoors in order to improve their wellbeing The walks are led by fully qualified mountain leaders supported by Mental Health First aiders which is where I came in The walk began from Dale Garth station in Eskdale with transport provided from Whitehaven and pick up points along the way The walk took us along the forest track with up to the newly erected viewing platform of Stanley Ghyll falls which was spectacular There were 12 attendees plus leaders the walk was around 5 miles in total an added bonus was the weather which made the day with sunshine all the way Several of the attendees commented on how being in the outdoors had a positive impact on their mood how being part of the group gave them the confidence to get them out the door Newsflash Cath Melvin emailed me to say Black dog outdoors have been announced winners of the Mental Health Wellbeing awards as Best innovative proactive organisation we re absolutely over the moon its great to be connected to such a fantastic group BEP Site Safety Draw in partnership with Sellafield The latest charity draws from site are Allerdale Copeland Autism Support State Of Mind based in Preston and Tiny Lives Newcastle RVI Please nominate the charity you would like to see included in the monthly safety draw so they have a chance at being given up to 1 000 There are hundreds of charities in West Cumbria that you can nominate Water difference these students have made by Leading Change at Workington Academy Students from Workington Academy have devised a scheme to replace thousands of single use water bottles bought by pupils each year with reusable bottles they can refill Year 9 pupils chose to target reducing plastic waste through their involvement in the Leading Change programme run by CfLP It s designed to help them develop vital leadership life skills including communication team working and planning With help from school staff and Cath Howard of BEP as business mentor the team have secured 1 000 water bottles from United Utilities to be branded with a logo designed by one of the pupils They re organising a launch event to publicise the initiative and have produced posters made presentations to pupils highlighting shocking facts on plastic use and raised awareness of their campaign Workington Academy is providing new recycling bins for plastic and more water fountains to refill the bottles Seven pupils make up the action group that meets weekly with Cath Howard Social Impact Manager for BEP a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Jacobs Cath Howard says The pupils have risen brilliantly to the challenge They have just half an hour each week formally allocated to this task but have been making space within their busy timetables to get together and get things done Individuals have been appointed for different roles but they also work as a team to support one another This activity can be a life changing experience for young people broadening their horizons and instilling a new confidence in themselves and in their futures your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact Volunteer Opportunities make 2021 the year you make a difference in your local community For more information visit http www cumbriaexchange co uk Warrington area West Cumbria Lymm High school organising a drop down day for their year 10 students on the 30th November and are interested in hearing from employers wishing to be involved Workington Academy Futures Week Friday 26th Nov 10 11 30 needs volunteers to talk about their career journeys or slots for week of 29th Nov If you wish to know more or are interested in being involved in any of these events please contact Andrew Little Warrington Pledge Facilitator 07912 481440 Energy Coast UTC Mock interviews 30th November morning in person or virtual slots STEM in West Cumbria Are you a STEM Ambassador or a volunteer with an interest in supporting your local primary school We need your help to deliver this fantastic workshop to primary schools in West Cumbria Contract to Cube it is one of our most popular workshops and now we need your help to deliver these We are looking for volunteers who can deliver one or two of these 2 hour sessions across a year To help you do this we re offering FREE training along with access to lesson plans and all the resources you will need This is a brilliant workshop that combines a broad range of mathematical and business skills with a healthy mix of competition and collaboration between teams It s a really fun way of challenging the children and getting them to work through these challenges together It went brilliant I loved it so much Pupil from St Mary s Harrington Please sign up for this FREE training no previous experience necessary just enthusiastic volunteers that want to have some FUN Training counts towards your STEM hours Just contact Rebecca Day pbp org uk or claire johnson pbp org uk Keswick School Sixth form Apprenticeship Day 3rd December 14th December NCS Skills Booster Keswick School Y13 Focus on Apprenticeships Mock interviews For more information speak to Vicky Ritson Inspira 07812224429 or email Vicky Ritson inspira org uk CfLP requests for help Aspiration Sessions Face to Face Valley Primary School Whitehaven Tuesday 30th November 2021 13 00 14 45 Y5 6 students Fairfield Primary Cockermouth Thursday 27th January 2022 09 30 11 30 Y5 students Fairfield Primary Cockermouth Thursday 27th January 2022 Y6 students British Science week 11th to 20th March 2022 Could you your company take part in a science fair for primary school children to celebrate British Science week For more details email Sarah at info pbp org uk The North East Stem Hub held their first ever awards ceremony to celebrate contributions companies and individuals have made to enthuse and inspire the next generation Pictured is Victoria Richards and Mike Bowen of Stockton office picking up their Most STEM ambassadors award your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact XMAS Appeals at BEP Across our sites in West Cumbria and Warrington we have teamed up with Sellafield on a number of Christmas appeals running throughout November 1 30th that you can contribute to The appeals cover donations to children and families in local communities support for the homeless and vulnerable and donations for the elderly Find out more about each of the appeals below West Cumbria Supporting our local community through Family Action who will be working with the local councils to ensure gifts donated are given to families in need in Allerdale and Copeland Box for donations is located by reception Warrington office Christmas appeal BEP office is supporting the Warrington Christmas Toy Appeal helping the most vulnerable families in Warrington Last year 641 children received a new present so no child went without a gift Unwrapped toys can be dropped off in boxes located in Washington House Gift vouchers can be sent direct to Orford Community Hub Festival Avenue Orford Warrington WA2 9EP BEP Warrington admin team have offered to buy toys in bulk if people prefer to give money so if anyone wants to contribute in that way they can make a cash donation to the admin team by Monday the 22nd of November What is needed New toys books toiletries gift vouchers sweets and chocolates suitable for children aged 0 to 16 years The appeal in Warrington also supports Room at the Inn and the Y project homeless support so tins toiletries non perishable Christmas food such as Chocolates Christmas cake biscuits are appreciated Carly Graham has confirmed that the Stockton office are yet again doing the CAUSE hamper appeal this year Please ensure all donations are given in by Friday 26th November Claire Thompson sent me the following Our ex colleagues Matthew Ritson and Andy Ostle are once again collecting for the North Lakes Foodbank in Cockermouth for families over the Warrington Youth Club are supporting families across Warrington festive period this year As well as food The last day for food donations is Friday 3rd December and the items they are looking for small chillast day for present donations being Friday 10th December to give dren s toys advent calendars and books enough time to make up the hampers which they will be putting in children s A war veteran who was told he would never walk again after being lunch packs at Christmas Please conshot is trekking 50 miles to provide low income families with tact Andy andy ostle sellafieldsites Christmas hampers as well as raising money for veterans families com or Matthew ritson10 hotmail com for more info on how to donate Mark Harding see photo of Wigton Cumbria was shot during a tour of Afghanistan with the Army in 2010 leaving him paralysed from the neck down Mark said The Army spent about 100 000 on the house to convert it and from that moment on I wanted to find a way to repay that somehow To read more about Mark his recovery and fundraising walk on 9th December visit https uk news yahoo com war veteran told never walk 070020195 html CONTACT US Email comms bepdt com Cath s mobile 07881383488