At Elkins Construction, we’re proud to continue delivering meaningful social value across the communities where we work. From supporting local events and youth sport to hosting work experience students and volunteering our time, the last few months have been full of inspiring initiatives that make a real difference. Here’s a look back at what we’ve been up since our last update.
Supporting Local Communities through Sponsorships
We were delighted to continue our sponsorship of Bermondsey Carnival, which took place on August Bank Holiday in Southwark Park. The annual event is an important part of the local community calendar, bringing residents together for an afternoon of free music, entertainment and family activities.
We were also proud to be the Premium Sponsor of the Kidbrooke Family Fun Day in July, a free event organised by Global Fusion Music & Arts and Greenwich Councillor, John Fahy. The day was a huge success, filled with live music, dancing, delicious food and activities for all ages.
Continuing our partnership with Phoenix Community Housing, we were pleased to contribute towards their Summer Fun events this year, which brought together over 1,300 residents for a variety of different free activities across three different events.
In Gravesham, our support helped fund five basketball and four tennis coaching sessions as part of the Council’s free summer activities for children. Samantha White, Sports and Recreation Officer at Gravesham Borough Council said: “Thank you for all your efforts in creating social value within the Borough – it’s really amazing.”
We’re pleased to be sponsoring South Thames Girls FC for the second consecutive year, contributing £2,876 towards new kits, training tracksuits and pitch hire for the 2025/26 season. In addition, we’ve committed to funding 20 training sessions for the team, which will cover their training costs for the entire year. We’re proud to support projects that encourage young people to stay active, confident and connected through sport.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Construction Talent
Over the summer, we were proud to welcome many students for work experience placements across our sites and offices, giving them an insight into life in the construction industry.
In July, we hosted Harry from St Michael’s Catholic College, who spent time with our Commercial and Preconstruction teams, exploring the world of Quantity Surveying and Estimating.
In the same month, we were joined by four fantastic students, Malachi, Favour, Aaqil and Nesrine, from City of Westminster College, Leigh Academy Halley and Construction Youth Trust. They experienced a week packed with hands-on learning, from site visits and HSEQ training to HR processes and a CV workshop.
In August, Tyler, a student from Tower Hamlets, joined us for a placement at our Well Hall Road office, shadowing our Quantity Surveying and Estimating teams and gaining first-hand experience producing Bills of Quantities and takeoffs.
In September, we were pleased to host Kayden, Theo, and Mary through Southwark Council and the Southwark Education Business Alliance. They explored different departments, visited live new build sites, and learned about sustainability and project management in construction.
We are pleased to have had some lovely feedback from our work experience students over the summer:
“The team was so friendly, each member put us at ease, it really was like being in one big family living in the same house at Elkins!” – Favour
“Everyone was so welcoming and supportive, the experience has helped me feel more confident about what I might want to do in the future.” – Theo
Finally, we previously announced we were providing work placements for T-Level students, Vito, Adam, Madeline, Jada and Tyler as part of their Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction course at London South East Colleges. The students have been gaining valuable experience on site at our The Brooks and Orangery Lane projects. We were pleased to receive this feedback from Adam on his experience so far: “It’s been amazing seeing everything happen in real time, I’ve learnt so much.”
Local Volunteering and Improvement Projects
As part of our employee volunteering programme, Sarah Feleppa and Tayla Bruen lent a helping hand at Gravesham Borough Council’s Park Life Family Community Day in August, welcoming guests and coordinating car parking at the event. With over 200 attendees enjoying activities including bike repairs and a climbing wall, it was a fantastic day supporting local families.
Our team also carried out refurbishment works at KASBAH’s Maddison House in Northfleet, a shared residence supporting adults with disabilities. One of our Multi-Traders, Costa Panayiotou, completed a range of improvements, from clearing overgrown areas to repairing gates and painting benches, helping to create a safer and more welcoming environment for residents.
Looking ahead
From supporting young people into construction careers to preserving local heritage and creating spaces for communities to thrive, we’re proud of the positive impact we’ve achieved this quarter. A huge thank you to everyone at Elkins and our partners who’ve helped make these initiatives possible, we look forward to seeing what the next few months bring.
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