'Yateley Industries transformed' - by CMPP volunteers

Yateley Industries For The Disabled Limited is a local charity providing support for disabled adults, helping them to live and work independently. Some residents work in the factory but the workshop was in much need of a refreshing face lift - but the cost to this wonderful charity of such an undertaking was way beyond their budget. It was simply not possible.

'Impossible'? Not a word we like at CMPP: Great - sounds like a perfect project for teams of super-CMPP volunteers to get stuck into! Which is exactly what they did...

Over the course of two days in March, a small army of willing volunteers descended on the premises of Yateley Industries with gusto, providing a much-needed makeover of the workshop. And the results are brilliant!

Rachel Austen , who manages the Community Action Days, harnessed the willing enthusiasm of teams drawn from the following CMPP Member companies:

• BMW UK
• Dynavics Ltd
• Happiful
• Morr & Co LLP
• Syneos Health
• The Aviator Hotel
• UK Connect Ltd

It may have been chilly early-spring weather but this hardy crew were not deterred. Armed with paint, brushes and plenty of determination, the 75-strong group were all smiles as they set about their tasks with gusto. Lucy Bucknell from Happiful spoke warmly about her involvement: 'It's really important to us to practice what we preach. We love giving back to our local community. And it's a great way to get together as a team to do something we are all passionate about.'

This theme was repeated time and time again by the helping hands. Michaela James, from Morr & Co's HR department, captured the spirit of this project superbly: 'To give back to the community and spend time together out of the office environment is great. I firmly believe that volunteering is good for the soul!'

Sheldon McMullan , CEO of Yateley Industries (pictured centre below), was amazed at the improvements made to the premises which had taken place over 48 hours: 'It is truly incredible. The workshop really needed TLC and a coat of paint. These remarkable people arrived and, under the direction of Rachel and her colleagues from CMPP, have absolutely transformed the place for the residents.