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PJH employees raise £900 in latest Macmillan fundraising


PJH has hosted a series of fundraising events across its sites over the past few weeks, raising over £900 for Macmillan Cancer Support.


These achievements are part of PJH’s wider commitment to raise £15,000


for Macmillan Cancer Support, with a further £10,000 to be added by PJH once the target is met. This latest drive boosted the running total to £8,077. Head of people, Lynn Statham, said: “It’s always inspiring to see the creativity and enthusiasm our teams bring to fundraising. Whether it’s cake baking, bingo, or inventive games like the human fruit machine, everyone’s efforts help make a real difference. Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support is close to our hearts at PJH, and events like these show how our people come together to do just that.”


Premier Forest sees success with corporate parenting programme


Premier Forest Products has seen success with its corporate parenting programme launched to support UK care leavers. Working closely with Newport City Council’s Children’s Services, the programme takes on up to six young people each year, offering paid


work placements across departments including finance, operations, logistics, and manufacturing. Each mentee is matched with an in-house mentor and receives wraparound support, including educational tutoring where needed.


Premier Forest Products CEO Terry Edgell said: “As a business, we have always believed that commercial success comes with social responsibility. The idea behind our corporate parenting programme is simple: if we can give these young people the same care, encouragement, and structure we would give our own children, we can change their life chances. Young people are now thriving, working, and believing in themselves again. Our goal is to roll this out nationally, and to inspire other employers to do the same.”


Big Brew Tour visits 30 Travis Perkins branches


of tradespeople to talk openly about mental health in the construction industry over a cup of tea and a friendly chat.


Tarmac Blue Circle, in partnership with Band of Builders, has completed its Big Brew Tour.


The nationwide initiative visited 30 Travis Perkins branches across the UK and encouraged hundreds


The tour provided welcoming spaces for connection and conversation, giving tradespeople the chance to share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn about the support available within their industry.


Garry Gregory, packed products director at Tarmac, said: “Seeing the Big Brew Tour come to fruition and impact so many people has been incredibly rewarding.”


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