Hammerson colleagues came together to give back to local communities across the UK, Ireland and France.
For the first time in 10 years, colleagues from all geographies came together for Hammerson’s 2023 ‘Giving Back Day’, supporting their local communities and charity partners. The initiative reflects the Group’s commitment to delivering social value across four key areas which are defined in Hammerson’s 2022 ESG Report: building skills and employment, developing young people, encouraging and supporting local investment and enteprise and health and wellbeing.
From mentoring to mucking out stables
In the UK, colleagues were involved in a range of activities from painting and reed cutting to mentoring and hosting mock interviews across seven charities: The Cow Shed, Smart Works, Edward Wilson Primary School, London Wildlife Trust, The Tresham Centre for Disabled Children and Young People, Open Age and Marylebone Boy’s School.
In Ireland, the team volunteered at The Irish Horse Welfare Trust, which cares for neglected horses by grooming, mucking out and refurbishing stables and gardening. Across the channel in France, colleagues in Paris and Marseille collected and sorted second hand clothing for charity partner La Cravate Solidaire which helps and supports unemployed people get back into the workplace.
Positive impact on the communities we serve
Across our portfolio we support 30,000 jobs through our retail, dining and social partners, whilst contributing significantly to the local economy. Through hosting community projects and supporting local on-site charity activities, Hammerson’s vision is to make a positive impact on the communities in which our assets serve. Giving Back Day is an extension of this and provides the charities partners with additional resources and support.
Commenting on the day:
• The Cow Shed – “They all did an amazing job in the craft room and were an incredible help in the donation centre sorting toys and books and cleaning essential baby equipment as well as helping with the laundry! It was great to get so much done, and they were all so lovely to work with."
• Marylebone Boys School – “The feedback we have had from the students has been amazing. I actually spoke to a group of the students before I left, and they said their interviews/CV session were so inciteful and that they loved speaking with their interviewers.”
• Tresham Centre – “A huge thank you to your whole painting team for your fantastic efforts at Tresham today. It was a real transformation, and the staff were delighted with the results.”
• Edward Wilson Primary School – “A big thank you to the Hammerson team for all their work at Edward Wilson. The garden looked fantastic!”
• Smart Works – “A huge thank you to the Hammerson team. Our office has truly been transformed ready for our sale tomorrow."
• La Cravate Solidaire – “We were able to sort through all of the donation boxes we had. I hope everyone had a productive day and I can't wait to see what this partnership has in store!"
• Irish Horse Welfare Trust – “Thank you so much to the great team from Dundrum Town Centre who visited for their corporate day. We are so delighted with all the hard work you guys did, the place never looked better!"
• London Wildlife Trust – “The team at Hammerson did a great job. It was a warm day in the sun so it wasn't without its challenges. Thank you Hammerson."
Rita-Rose Gagné, CEO of Hammerson said: “Our vision is to create exceptional destinations that connect communities and delivers a positive impact for generations to come. Giving Back Day plays and important role in our ESG ambitions and reflects the importance of working closely with the communities in and around our assets and cities. This was an opportunity for our colleagues to come together in a rewarding way and we are delighted that we were able to support these charities and make a meaningful impact.”
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