Spreading Easter joy across our communities
This year, teams across VolkerStevin came together once again to share the Easter spirit, donating hundreds of chocolate eggs and treats to local schools, hospitals, foodbanks and community organisations, bringing smiles and a little sweetness to those who need it most.
In Southsea, the team continued their long-standing support for Queen Alexandra Hospital by donating 50 Easter eggs and 20 Easter snap game packs to the children’s ward. Their gifts were warmly received by staff and families, ensuring every child, including those unable to have chocolate could still enjoy an Easter treat.
Up in Cumbria, the Appleby team delivered 180 Easter eggs to pupils at the local primary school, giving every child a cheerful start to the holidays. Meanwhile in Kendal, the Flood Risk Management team donated 100 Easter eggs to King’s Food Bank and the Salvation Army, helping families in crisis enjoy a well-deserved Easter surprise.
“We appreciate the generosity of VolkerStevin that allows us to spread some joy at Easter.” - Salvation Army
“These Easter eggs let us show people that someone cares.” - King’s Food Bank
VolkerGround Engineering also joined in the Easter spirit, donating chocolate treats to support vulnerable residents and care home communities in Winchester.
The Michelham Priory team handed out 92 gift bags to every pupil at Park Mead School. Each bag had a VolkerStevin builder bug, a pencil, chocolate eggs and Haribos.
After their successful Christmas cheer initiative, the Pevensey to Eastbourne interim beach management programme team spread some Easter joy at the Tuesday Lunch Club with fun raffle prizes.
The Worthing Capital Maintenance team contributed 50 Easter Eggs, with an additional 20 generously donated by our sub-contractor Ovenden Allworks, to brighten Easter for the children on Bluefin Ward at Worthing Hospital. Thanks to the outstanding donations this year, any extra eggs were shared with other wards or given to siblings spending time on the children’s ward.
The Preston and South Ribble scheme donated 250 Easter eggs to Royal Preston Hospital’s paediatric ward and Penwortham Food Bank, with an additional 30 eggs generously contributed by members of the site team. The donations helped bring smiles to children receiving care over the Easter period, while also offering extra support to local families who may be facing challenges.
Alongside these local donations, colleagues across the business took part in our Easter charity raffle, raising funds for our corporate charity partner, the Rainbow Trust. We have raised over £2,300 (with gift aid) which will help support families with children who have life-threatening or terminal illnesses.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this Easter a little brighter across our communities. Fantastic work, team!