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Impact March 2022 A bumper edition to cover February and March with a focus on all the good things happening on BEP In response to queries we are also posting links to where you can donate to help the Ukrainian refugees We are also highlighting a number of activities that we need you to get involved in for 2022 So remember to get in touch with me by email cath howard bepdt com or ring me on 07881383488 Fundraising and community activity within BEP Washington House Foodbank Visit Last year BEP gave a donation of 2 500 to Warrington foodbank The Warrington warehouse acts as a hub for 3 other smaller foodbanks around the area On Thursday 25th February a small group of BEP and Sellafield staff visited the foodbank in order to learn more about the operation As a result of the visit we are looking to have a donation point in the BEP kitchen at WH to make it easy for staff to give tins and dried food to support this vital charity David the volunteer chief executive told us more about the foodbank In operation since 2012 giving out over 136 tonnes of food per year providing 21 000 meals a year to over 150 families a week 158 volunteers operate over 5 days a week They expanded their range to provide school uniforms children s clothing winter coats baby products cleaning products can openers etc Deliver to housebound or very vulnerable people Use a voucher scheme to ensure food is fairly distributed but provide emergency packs to people who don t know about the vouchers Provided a kettle food pack to homeless people living in hotels during covid as they couldn t access a kitchen but had a kettle in the room West Cumbria Site The charity Skye Full of Stars awards grants to children young people aged 25 and under in the Millom area to help them fulfil their dreams including college university students sports awards dance and music The Charity was nominated to receive 333 of our special Christmas funding and the photo below was sent in by Sharon Fry who said the following Thank you so much to Millie for putting us forward and to you and your company for considering our charity A Skye Full of Stars Above is a photo of some of the boys who have been selected to play County Cricket and we supported them with help towards their equipment fees and travel costs Our thanks to David volunteer pictured right with Brenda Martin Tracey Northey Lorna Simpson Tracy Tuck Elaine Burgess and Cath Howard your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact Social Impact supported by BEPDT Time to Talk Day Dream Placement 2022 Cath Melvin wrote about the Time to Talk Day event at site and sent me some lovely photos of you all On Thursday 3rd February BEP hosted a Tea Talk session for Time to Talk day It was a very successful day with lots of conversation was very well attended from both the office site based workforce As well as providing the opportunity to talk about all things Wellbeing related it was a great team building session with several of the workforce expressing interest in improving their Mental Health knowledge training up as Mental Health First Aiders in order help themselves their colleagues which was great to see Not least to mention all the fantastic cake treats supplied by the workforce A total of 56 45 was raised for Mental Health charity Mind which is being match funded by BEP JV bringing the total to 112 90 Many Thanks to all for supporting this and to all the staff supporting similar events in WH and Stockton Cath Melvin THANK YOU Our thanks to all the staff involved in the 2022 Dream Placement including Andrew Sharman Bill Holmes Carliene Stagg Caroline Waters Dave Brown David Gandy Emily Yeels Joy Blackburn Ken Turner Kenny driver Kieran Macleod Lillian McNicholas Natalie Melia Patrick Connolly Ross Cleeton Rory Richardson Tammy Nolan Thomas Hyland Vicki Graves and Warren Faunch BEP was one of 40 employers offering motivated and ambitious young people across Cumbria opportunities to learn about leadership and careers through Dream Placement 2022 Nearly 150 teenagers 1618 year olds applied to take part in the unique programme that combines face to face contact with online engagement to build confidence develop skills and offer workplace insights BEP has been involved for a number of years and in partnership with Balfour Beatty the students also gain their Industrial Cadets Bronze Award Our placements Blain and Lawrie were asked to undertake research and develop options around moving a 15tonne Morris crane out of the BEP building as safely and efficiently as possible They then presented their findings to an expert panel Feedback from the young men included I would like to say how fortunate I am of being let onto this placement and appreciate being chosen in the interview process It was a really good week which was well set out Also it was very good experience for the future and has been taught me lots of different things The highlight of the day Speaking with Bill about his career and learning about apprenticeships which could become helpful in future What did you learn Leadership is about people not the project It has definitely opened a door to a different career I haven t massively looked into It has provided me with options and see how construction in the nuclear industry is a possibility and something I would potentially enjoy your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact Social Impact supported by BEPDT and free training for you BEP funded Flat Stan First Aid Workshop Help Ukrainian Refugees These workshops are designed specifically for primary school children They are enriching engaging and fun The organisers know that young children can make a difference when introduced to these essential life skills Teesside https www gazettelive co uk has a list of donation points across the region BEP provided funding to run a workshop in 2 schools in West Cumbria Back in December we showcased Montreal Primary School Cleator Moor In February Natalie Groggins Adult and Paediatric First Aid Instructor delivered a workshop to Frizington Primary School saying The workshop was brilliant the children absolutely loved it Thank you so much for sponsoring it Visit https littlelifersfirstaid com I ve been asked to provide details for anyone wishing to donate goods or money to support the Ukrainian refugees Churches Polish shops and community groups all around the country are collecting goods to send to refugee camps for families in need West Cumbria Polish Shops eg Dinos in Maryport are looking for donations of selected items but NOT CLOTHING check their facebook page Warrington https www warringtonguardian co uk has a list of donation sites accros the area You may have seen a call for donating money instead of goods The following are recognised organisations you can donate to on line Disaters and Emergency Committee https www dec org uk appeals UNICEF https www unicef org ukraine en take action Red Cross https donate redcross org uk Be careful of donation scams Anyone affected by curent events please do speak to our mental health first aiders Go to Every Life Matters https www every life matters org uk to find out more Mental Health Awareness Tuesday 15 March 2022 at 09 30 Suicide Alertness Orange Button Training Tuesday 7 June 2022 at 09 30 Supporting children s mental health and wellbeing Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 12 00 Tree and hedge planting events The Rivers Trust are running a number of events in West Cumbria To volunteer please email esther westcumbriariverstrust org or call 07999366034 10th March 2022 Cocker Catchment Volunteer Group Tree Planting Thursday 24th March fence removal and clearing overgrown areas Thursday 28th April wildflower seed planting your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact Volunteer Opportunities we need YOU to help with STEM Ambassador Training Skills Blox Advisors West Cumbria Ambassador Training online Great for new to Could you give 2 or 3 hours per term and support a school through becoming a SkillsBlox Advisor The programme provides a framework for Cumbrian primary aged children to build on the 7 skills for the future This could include doing an aspiration session or reaching out to your network to find relevant volunteers for other sessions We plan to have 9 activities over the year some we will facilitate some the teachers will do and others we need your help with We urgently need Advisors to support St Patricks Cleator Moor Fellview St Matthew s Primary Westnewton programme STEM Ambassadors and suitable as a refresher Tuesday 5 April 2022 1 2 15 pm The session covers introduction to the STEM Ambassador programme What can you get involved in Hints and tips on working with young people How to use the platform Showcasing what makes a good interaction how to cut down on the jargon and how to use very simple off the shelf resources to create impactful memorable engagement Activities coming up and how can I get involved This is a short informal 30 minute ses For more details email Rebecca Day pbp org uk or claire johnson pbp org uk sion on Thursday 7th April 2022 10 10 30 am that will give more information on our upcoming programmes and give you the opportunity to ask questions and hopefully want to get involved No obligation but do come and find out more For more info on all the training offered through STEM visit https www stem org uk and sign in if you arealready a STEM ambassador Dream Big Workshop Make your primary sessions more engaging Learn how to facilitate one of our most popular sessions yourself and raise career aspirations of primary school children in West Cumbria Join Robin and Becky from the Primary Science Teaching Trust who will be showing STEM Ambassadors how they can use their Explorify tool to engage primary pupils and make activities more exciting The activities are guaranteed to engage young people s curiosity and interest in STEM Sign up for one of the following sessions Thursday 24 March 12 30 13 00 Tuesday 29 March 17 00 17 30 Sign up at https www stem org uk Date Friday 11th March 9 30 11 00am Where CforLP offices Town Hall Cockermouth We will train you to deliver engaging aspirational talks that will enable the children to explore the world of work and the opportunities that exist To book a place or find out more contact Rebecca Day on 07814881598 E rebecca day cforlp org uk your monthly BEP social impact news

Impact Volunteer Opportunities we need YOU to help with Warrington area UTC Warrington Request for volunteers to support the following events an ideal opportunity to use your STEAM volunteering time A Post 16 Open Evening on Thursday 24 March Cyber security day 21st March Any employer who uses digital technology to deliver their service is invited to attend to widen the understanding of how digital affects all sectors Interested Speak to your line manager then contact Debbie Owen Associate Assistant Principal of the UTC via DOwen UTCW co uk for further information and to offer support Lymm High Careers Fair 30th March 4 7pm Cheshire and Warrington Opportunities Portal jobs apprenticeships and careers information for young people and people looking for work Opportunity for local employers to promote vacancies If you wish to know more or are interested in being involved in any school events please contact Andrew Little Warrington Pledge Facilitator on 07912 481440 or Andrew Little Youthfed org Stockton Office and STEAM Jacobs has made its new STEAM education program the Butterfly Effect available to anyone internally and externally https www jacobs com steam butterfly effect https bringitonne co uk engineers inspire and inform young people in the NE about local engineering opportunities Business in the Community s Boost Job Coaching Programme coaching the unemployed since Covid Speak to Carly Graham about how to get involved in Stockton and area activity West Cumbria Inspira Help needed for Whitehaven Academy Mock Interviews 15th March 9 11am Netherhall School Mock Interviews 23rd March 9 11am Millom School Mock Interviews 29th March 9 11am All the mock interviews are with Year 11s coming up to their vital post 16 applications Just having a conversation with an adult they don t know is really helpful I can talk through what s involved with anyone interested its a good opportunity for CPD If you can help out please speak to Vicky Ritson Inspira 07812224429 or email Vicky Ritson inspira org uk School Governors NEEDED URGENTLY Montreal CofE Primary Cleator Moor Moor Row Frizington Community Primary Northside Primary Workington Westfield Primary Workington parent governor can appoint someone not linked to the school but with a school aged child St Michael s Nursery and Infant Workington For more information please visit our website https primarybusinesspartnership org uk Hello Future Ambassador Vacancies Hello Future are looking for confident enthusiastic and committed Ambassadors ages 18 either current students or recent graduates within the past 12 months to support and inspire learners to consider higher education and apprenticeships Find out more at https www hellofuture ac uk CONTACT ME Email cath howard bepdt com Cath s mobile 07881383488