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KC directors muck in for the community

KC senior management team volunteer with Bransholme Enterprises

KC senior management team dig in at Bransholme Enterprises

Some businesses give money to charity, others give employees time off to do community work, but it’s rare to see the head honchos rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty. 

But that’s exactly what members of KC’s senior management team did when they took part in a Hull & Humber KC Cares challenge at the Bransholme Community Allotment and Woodland, run by Bransholme Enterprises. 

Bransholme Enterprises is a social enterprise based in the North Carr area of Bransholme. It’s work centres on the themes of environment, community and health and at its community allotment and woodland sites on Noddle Hill Way it offers accredited basic horticultural courses. 

KC’s senior management team is passionate about the local community and its members were determined to do their bit and show they’re not afraid of getting stuck in. 

As they work closely together every day, the visit to Bransholme Community Allotment and Woodland gave them some time away from the office to develop their teamwork and communication skills, as well as giving something back to a valuable community initiative. 

The Bransholme Enterprises team had them digging and planting a new garden throughout the day in order to continue the good work that was started when seven KC employees spent a day there in November 2010. 

Helen Roberts, KC’s HR Director, explained: “Community leadership is about being involved at every level and everyone at KC is committed to playing a part in the communities we serve. Job titles mean nothing when it comes to our community work, so that means everyone, from the directors right through to our apprentices, is keen to be involved.”

Bransholme Enterprises enterprise manager Kaye Sullivan said: “This is the second time that KC has supported us with volunteers, and to have the people who lead the company with us was fantastic. We got to share with them our plans for the future and quiz them about how we can become more sustainable. I’d like to thank the volunteers for all their hard work and continued support.”