Avonside Group Renews Company Support to Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

AVONSIDE GROUP has renewed its annual Company Supporter pledge to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for 2021.

The renewal means Avonside Group has pledged £1,000 to the charity, which provides vital mental, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community and their families – support that has been needed in 2020 more than ever.

The charity provides a free 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline 0345 605 1956 and app that provides a wide range of information and guidance on a huge variety of wellbeing issues, including debt management, legal advice, and emergency financial aid.

Mental health awareness

Avonside Group says it prides itself on its mental health awareness, with many managers in the company trained in mental health first aid.

To offer support to employees and sub-contractors that might feel isolated during the lockdown when they were on furlough and not in their usual work environment or routine, Avonside Group sent out regular links via text reminding everyone of the services that Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity offer and the app to access advice.

By being a passionate corporate advocate for the cause, Avonside Group is supplied with packs of helpline cards that they distribute to their nationwide workforce and advice posters to display at each branch premises. They also benefit from free mental health and wellbeing training.

Fundraising

As well as financial support, Avonside Group staff has raised extra funds for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Last year, three members of staff cycled 100 miles around London and Surrey in the Prudential RideLondon event in August, raising £913.75.

Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity said: “Now, more than ever we need the industry to get behind our cause so that we can look after our construction community. It is only with the ongoing support from organisations such as Avonside that we can ensure that no construction worker or their family is alone in a crisis. Thank you to Avonside for stepping up to the mark.”

Eddie Stanton, CEO, Avonside Group

Avonside Group CEO, Eddie Stanton added: “I think now is a more crucial time than ever to renew support, given that we are heading into Christmas in such uncertain times for all. As a nationwide services provider, Avonside Group has a commitment to support organisations who prioritise construction workers’ health and wellbeing and I’m proud to pledge our support to Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for another year.”