Construction is dependent on the next generation, and this generation has to help make it happen.” Around 18 months ago, Matthew teamed up with Parm Bhangal
from Bhangals Construction Consultants to set up Prop Connect, which organises networking events that bring together the property and construction sectors to help form strategic alliances and encourage the use of local fi rms rather than looking further afi eld. The latest meeting was themed around education in the
construction sector and building links with schools and colleges. As someone whose company includes a number of primary
and secondary schools among its clients, and who is a governor himself of Headlands Primary School in Northampton, it’s a theme that Matthew is passionate about. “I lead a construction fi rm, and there are certain frustrations
in fi nding out that projects right on our doorstep have gone to companies from outside the area because the authorities use a framework rather than looking locally,” said Matthew. “And it’s not just because we’re missing out on work, we work out of our area, too. Bu using local suppliers means you get teams that know the area, aren’t travelling miles every day to get to work, and care about their local community. “And, as a governor, I understand all too well the fi nancial
pressure on schools. Many of them are close to breaking point in terms of budget. One teacher off sick and the cost of a replacement can wipe out any surplus they had, it’s literally that tight at times. “Personally, I want to do as much as I can, as we can as a
company, to help education.” Recently, FormFive took a group of 30 children with special
needs from Woodlands, Headlands School’s specialist provision for children with communication and interaction diffi culties and autism, to watch a match at Northampton Town FC’s Tempeo Community Lounge. T e initiative has been created as a dedicated space at Sixfi elds
Stadium to off er a welcoming environment for local charities and organisations to come together and enjoy matchdays. Facilitated by Tempeo Recruitment, each charity day is sponsored and run by a diff erent local business.
Elin Hurlock
Matthew said: “It was the most fantastic day, and the children all
had an amazing time, watching football and enjoying hospitality in a safe, welcoming space. Sometimes, businesspeople can get a bit blasé about these invitations to watch football, cricket and rugby matches with hospitality thrown in, so it was heartwarming to see how thrilled the children were to be in that environment and see the fun they had.”
For more information about FormFive call 07926 167477, email info@formfi
vegroup.co.uk or visit the website
www.formfi
vegroup.co.uk
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