Working and growing together as a team is something we all feel strongly about, at the BBA. And working together for the good of those we serve and work alongside in our community, even more so.

We are proud of our staff’s phenomenal fundraising efforts this year. 

At the start of 2022, BBA staff nominated three charities for us to raise funds for throughout the year. 

This meant almost every charity initiative we had gave us an opportunity to put money into a pot which we could then split three ways ahead of Christmas. 

Our nominated charities all have ties to the industry we serve, and we are so pleased to share the donations with the following charities: CRASH, Lighthouse Club and Rewilding Britain. 

What we did  

Two of our Technical Project Co-ordinators made a massive contribution to our fundraising efforts when, in May, they completed their own version of the three peaks challenge. Sam Winfield and Joe Woodhouse braved the changeable climate and conditions to make a difference to the local environment by litter picking and rewilding areas as they went along their expedition. Their incredible work alone raised £1510.  

As we turned to the summer months, we moved BBA’s head office across Watford to Croxley Park. We couldn’t take all the fixtures and fittings with us, so we invited staff to take part in a closed-bidding process to get their hands on everything from sofas to computer monitors as well as refurbished laptops. All the money raised was allocated to the charity pot, which came in at £980.  

Then, in the autumn, we committed to topping up the fund with £1 for each reply to two surveys we ran with our clients – this raised a total of £155. 

And in December we ran our annual quiz with all staff on national Christmas jumper day, with those who took part or donned festive jumpers for the day encouraged to donate to the charity fund. We have raised £30 so far and continue to accept donations. 

That’s a total of £2,675 that we will split three ways. 

And, there’s more! 

Alongside our main pot for the year, we also ran two staff-led contributions which saw us raise over £200 for charity. 

In September, we took part in the MacMillan coffee morning initiative where staff made cakes and sold them at our offices.  

And thanks to our move to Croxley, we have also benefitted from being in close proximity to wildlife, with a nearby pond housing several large fish. BBA’s Luke Adams has generously brought in fish food which staff can buy, with the money going straight to CRASH. 

Our nominated charities for 2022:

CRASH:

CRASH is the construction industry’s charity that helps homelessness and hospice organisations with their construction projects – creating places that care for people when they’re at their most vulnerable. CRASH unites the industry and channels the expertise and products of companies, to transform hostels and day centres for homeless people across the UK. CRASH also helps children and adults who need end of life care in a hospice, by creating caring environments where families can spend precious time together.

What they do:

• Source pro bono or discounted professional expertise including, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors
• Introduce product specifiers to ensure correct products are selected and source free or discounted products
• Awards grants for construction projects

Read more here: https://www.crash.org.uk/

The Lighthouse Club

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. They receive no public funding and rely on the generosity of those within in the industry to help them continue our vital work. They have been delivering charitable support to the Construction Community since 1956.

What they do:

• Emergency financial aid to construction families in crisis
• Advice on occupational health and mental wellbeing
• Support on legal, tax and debt management matters

Read more here: https://www.lighthouseclub.org/

Rewilding Britain

They are the first and only country-wide organisation in Britain focusing on rewilding and the amazing benefits it can bring for people, nature and climate. Where rewilding is flourishing across Britain, reconnecting us with the natural world, sustaining communities and tackling the species extinction crisis and climate emergency is what Rewilding Britain is all about.

What they do:

• Run numerous projects across the UK to develop spaces for rewilding, working in partnership with councils etc to turn unused areas back into natural habitats
• Give suggestions on ways to volunteer in local communities to create sustainable, rewilded areas

Read more here: https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/