Compass Group UK&I adds volunteering to the menu

Compass Group UK & Ireland employees are going “above and beyond” to volunteer in doing good.

Continuing to deliver social value to the communities it operates in, Compass enabled a team of helpers to volunteer at Church Farm Bungalow, a residential care home providing support for people with learning and physical disabilities. Based in Chertsey, near the Compass headquarters, the day was a true demonstration of supporting the local community.

Led by Carol Sommerville, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Chief People Officer and Laura Neville, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Head of Social Value, the team worked hard to help refresh the residents’ garden for them to enjoy this summer. Tasks ranged from tidying the outdoor area, planting flowers and herbs and upcycling garden furniture. To finish the day the residents and volunteers enjoyed games and refreshments together.

Foodbuy UK&I’s team recently took on the task of a beach clean and Compass’ Finance team had 30 volunteers supporting a Scout Camp, by gardening, clearing paths and painting.

This Volunteering Week (3– 9 June), examples of activity include Compass One taking on a beach clean on Ogmore-by-Sea in partnership with Marine Conservation Society and the team at Compass Scotland will continue their partnership with The Larder by launching a bespoke volunteer programme.

This activity supports Compass’ Mission to a Million pledge, which aims to positively impact one million lives by 2030. The volunteering delivers social value, as well as helping colleagues and benefiting their own wellbeing.

Neville said: “Through Our Social Promise we have committed to improving the lives of one million people by 2030. A key element of this is supporting local communities through initiatives such as volunteering. Giving time will make a huge difference to the charities we support and communities we live and work in, generate social value and gives the opportunity to have fun and team build along the way.”