Multi-disciplinary engineering specialist Spencer Group has become an official Company Supporter of Lighthouse, the construction industry charity.
Hull-based Spencer Group has selected the organisation as its official charity partner for 2025 and colleagues have already raised over £2,000 through an Easter raffle, weekly dress-down Fridays, fantasy football league and more.
Lighthouse provides 24/7 holistic support to the UK and Ireland construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
A crucial element of the charity’s strategy is to provide a range of free and widely available reactive and proactive resources to support the industry, which Spencer Group’s fundraising will help to deliver.
Spencer Group Completions Manager Claire Ransom is one of the company’s Charity Champions who are leading the fundraising efforts.
She said: “Every working day in the UK and Ireland, two construction workers take their own life, and we know that stress, anxiety and depression accounts for one fifth of all reported work-related illnesses.
“As a business we’re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our colleagues and contributing to making a positive change in our industry. Lighthouse aligns with everything we are so passionate about, so choosing them as our charity partner for 2025 was a natural choice.
“The charity works to bring mental health into normal workplace conversations and provides free, confidential support and resources to anyone who is struggling. We’re proud to be supporting them in 2025.”
To bolster support for the charity while also giving back to its own workforce, Spencer Group matched the first £1,000 raised by colleagues and donated an additional £1,000 to become an official Company Supporter.
By becoming a Company Supporter, Spencer Group colleagues now have access to a range of benefits designed to support and promote wellbeing, including free online Mental Health First Aid training, access to Lighthouse’s exclusive supporter hub, helpline cards and posters, and regular updates, newsletters and social media support.
Services the charity offers include a free and confidential 24/7 helpline, live web chat service and text facility, providing a range of information, guidance and support on a huge variety of wellbeing issues.
These services are complemented by Lighthouse’s free self-support app, as well as Lighthouse Beacons – safe spaces for people to share concerns.
To kick off the partnership, Spencer Group welcomed representatives from Lighthouse for an informative presentation which was delivered in person to colleagues at Spencer Group’s head office in Hull, as well as streamed to all project sites across the UK.
The presentation aimed to raise awareness of the wide portfolio of services the charity provides and highlight how colleagues can access support.
Claire added: “At Spencer Group we’re already committed to promoting an open and inclusive work environment, where colleagues are encouraged to prioritise their wellbeing.
“We have a growing team of Mental Health First Aiders and run regular Took Box Talks, as well as weekly Wellness Walks to ensure people know how they can access support and have a safe space they can go if they are struggling.
“Our partnership with Lighthouse marks another meaningful step forward in our ongoing commitment to wellbeing, support and positive change in our industry.”
Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity added:
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to Spencer Group for choosing us as their charity of the year.
“As well as their fantastic fundraising efforts and joining us as a Company Supporter, their proactive stance in promoting our charitable services continues to open conversations around positive
wellbeing and helps to create a supportive working environment for everyone in our industry.”
How to contact Lighthouse
If you or anyone you know is struggling, reach out for 24/7 free and confidential support now, via:
24/7 helpline: 0345 605 1956.
Live chat www.lighthousecharity.org
Text HARDHAT to 85258.
Find out more at www.lighthousecharity.org
