National House Project
Partnership with GES
Posted 31st January 2025
GES EMEA has joined forces with charity, the National House Project (NHP), to provide practical support to young people leaving care so that they can go on to live connected and fulfilling lives. The charity provides unmatched support and expertise by partnering with local authorities and other organisations to offer help that ranges from learning DIY skills and providing household basics, to career advice and funding for vocational training. GES is set to offer a range of support to young people on the scheme including employment opportunities, mentoring and skills development.
“Sustainability isn't just about being 'green' it’s about ESG as a whole. A big part of our 'social' agenda is exploring new partnerships that can help us to make a real tangible difference to the lives of people within our communities.
Our partnership with the NHP involves so much more than just a charitable donation, it allows our staff to truly engage with the scheme and get involved via mentorships, skills training or fundraising – to name a few. It’s about providing support that will help these young people to ultimately help themselves and lay the foundations for them to tackle adulthood with the appropriate tools that so many of us may take for granted.”
Kate Holliday, Head of ESG, GES EMEA
“GES EMEA has been looking to partner with organisations that align with what we do, and the NHP’s purpose of “connecting people” is a perfect fit. Our teams are always keen to give back and there are so many opportunities for our employees to partner with NHP to do just that. It’s so important for businesses to allow staff the opportunity to use their skills or expertise in supporting good causes and this really helps us attract and motivate talent by affording everyone the chance to give back” says Katrina Rowbury, Human Resources Director, GES EMEA.
The team kicked off the partnership In October with the delivery of both stands and signage to the National Care Leavers Movement Conference, which is delivered in collaboration with the NHP in Manchester. As well as assisting with the build of the event, additional GES employees attended the Annual Conference so that they could fully appreciate how the business can support and get involved.
“Finding businesses who are keen to learn about our journey and support us to work alongside these young people is invaluable. We are particularly excited to explore the practical ways in which we can work with GES and look forward to supporting even more young people leaving the care system,” said Mark Warr, CEO, NHP.
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