An insight into the relationships that make Howdens Joinery a part of local life all around Great Britain
Howdens is a local business. We run local customer accounts, not national ones; employees are engaged locally and our trade account holders rely on our products and services to ensure the growth and prosperity of their own local businesses.
As a locally driven business, we encourage staff at each of our sites to support and engage with local community activities. They have been responsible for over 3,700 donations to local good causes, amounting to £1.5 million - supporting schools, village halls, care homes, hospices, sports clubs, youth groups and many other community activities.
We are proud of the fact that our staff, our customers and all our stakeholders take such an active part in giving something back to their local communities.
2017
Corporal Phil Eaglesham was on the last day of a six-month deployment in Afghanistan with Royal Marines 40 Commando when he became ill...
2016
One cause which received heartfelt support from their local depot was the building of the Alexander Devine Children's Hospice in Berkshire...
Just minutes away from the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of the Peak District and its national park, is Mickley Hall, run by Howdens charitable partner, Leonard Cheshire Disability...
Two energetic employees from Howdens’ Croxley office decided to take up the challenge of running the Croxley Park 10k Christmas Cracker, in aid of local homeless charity New Hope Trust...
Loaves and Fishes are a local Stockport charity that supports homeless and disadvantaged people from the surrounding area...
One of Phil’s teammates at the 2016 Paralympic games in Rio was Luke Reeson. In 2012, Luke was leading a group of 20 soldiers securing a helicopter landing site in Helmand when they came under heavy fire...
Howdens employees often get involved and fundraise for charities throughout the year, however the company are challenged to put in a special effort druing the busiest trading month...
A group of employees from Howdens Rochdale depot were keen to find a local charity for their 2016 fundraising event...
Haig Housing Trust, Walking With the Wounded and Manchester City Council worked together with BBC DIY SOS: The Big Build last year to provide the housing for Armed Forces veterans in Manchester...
Howdens’ Biggin Hill started a long standing fundraising journey with Chartwell Cancer Trust when it first opened its doors in July 2012...
After taking up cycling, two members of the Howdens' St Ives depot decided to take on a bigger cycling challenge to support Autism Awareness UK...
A smart new kit has made a huge difference to the Northwood FC U8’s...
Volunteers are essential for the efficient running of a RNLI Lifeboat Station...
People at Howdens like to encourage many types of education – whether in schools, colleges or local projects...
A local dance group were delighted when Thurso depot manager, Kevin Cowie decided to make a donation to support their competition bid at the 2016 United Dance Organisation World Street dance championships...
Situated in the heart of Westminster, the Beachcroft Academy supports children who have experienced learning and behaviour difficulties in mainstream primary and secondary schools...
Employees from Howdens Selby and York depots teamed up to compete in the annual St Leonard’s Hospice ‘It’s a Knockout’ tournament...
Another community facility to benefit from support from Howdens is the Baglan Boys and Girls Club...
Donations from Howdens often help young and old alike, however a conscious decision was made by Howdens’ Boston depot to support and engage with local youth activities and sports...
The roof of the Gilfach Goch Amateur Boxing Club had been severely damaged after storms hit South Wales during the winter of 2014...
Situated on the eastern side of Hayling Island, the RNLI Lifeboat Station provides emergency cover for one of Britain’s busiest shipping routes...
Andy Pritchard, Assistant Manager of the Howden Joinery Whitchurch Depot completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of the Midland Air Ambulance...
Rob Nicolaou, transport manager at Howdens, was keen to help the charity, Blind Children UK, due to his sister’s ongoing battle with a degenerative eye condition...
2015
David Collins, from the Howdens Dunfermline depot, ran the New York marathon to help mental health sufferers on their own road to recovery...
Jason Hill has been the depot manager of Howdens in Kettering for ten years, but he recently decided to leap from depot to dance floor, to raise money for Lakelands Hospice...
Women V Cancer supports three women’s charities: Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action...
Allen Gibson from our Gillingham depot was keen to support Sparks - a children's medical charity raising money to support pioneering work...
David Harper, Howdens’ area manager, wanted to do something worthwhile and different with the money his area had been awarded through an internal incentive scheme...
A local Howdens account holder and Binley depot donate time and money to Coventry Cat Group...
When a team from the Howdens Wrexham depot mounted their bikes, two charities were set to gain significant extra funding...
Howdens Grimsby depot organise a charity golf day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support...
St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Chichester is close to the heart of Karen Etherington, who works at the Howdens Bognor Regis depot as a kitchen designer...
The company also supports causes more closely related to its business - like training a new generation of joiners...
As well as one-off donations, Howdens likes to get involved with longer-term support for sporting activities...
When we think of spending a fortnight in the Caribbean, we probably imagine lounging on a beautiful beach and taking a well-earned rest...
Amy's House in Sheffield offers much-needed support to its local community, as a respite centre for families of children with special needs...
Many of us will remember when Manchester Dogs Home hit the national headlines in September 2014, after an arson attack...
Howdens Bromborough depot have been working with one of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) houses, improving the facilities to make residents feel at home...
In Barrow-in-Furness, the Apex Unit looks after adults with Down's Syndrome. When it needed a new kitchen, its staff approached local businesses in search of a good deal...
Many local emergency services rely on charitable donations, and this is one of the areas Howdens is always keen to support...
2014
Alan Smith, business developer at the Howdens Hartlepool depot, raised £800 by taking part in a charity boxing match...
Helping the homeless is very important to Howdens, and there are certain times of year when fundraising for them can be particularly effective...
A women's football team in Stamford approached their local Howdens depot in the hope of finding some sponsorship...
Employees from Howdens' Product & Marketing team got involved in a less traditional way of fundraising by getting stuck into a variety of activities on their annual office 'away day'...
Cancer Research UK works towards detection and prevention. One of its most popular fund-raising initiatives is the Race for Life, where a team from different Howdens depots take part...
Sometimes all it takes is a friendly conversation with a Howdens customer...
In July 2014, three Howdens' employees joined the Marie Curie Power Peloton to cycle stage 1 of the Tour de France route in Yorkshire, crossing the finish line just a few hours ahead of the professional teams...
A little over 12 miles south of Bolton is Irlam, home to 1st Cadishead, one of the country's oldest surviving scout groups...
One of Bristol's most famous attractions is its historic zoo, which is a popular destination for families and school trips...
Offering practical and logistical support to the Marylebone Project in London...
An especially demanding event received sponsorship from the Howdens Burton-upon-Trent depot: an endurance ride in Cyprus by a local Army Reserve unit...
Not one for the faint-hearted, Andy Craig, Assistant Manager at the Howdens Fenton depot in Staffordshire, completed a skydive for Donna Louise Children's Hospice...
Some community support is best delivered on the move...
With so many sports being played at so many different levels, it's sometimes hard to know which local activities are in the most urgent need of support...
Joanne Illsley, of the Lichfield depot, wanted to repay the kindness and support of a local centre who help those suffering with cancer...
The Rock Rovers have enjoyed Howdens' sponsorship, courtesy of the Shrewsbury depot...
The church hall at St. John's in Burscough, Lancashire benefited from new kitchen facilities...
How do you swim the length of the English Channel in the space of one pool? By swimming 1,770 lengths!
In Northamptonshire, the Corby depot continued its support for the local Lakelands Hospice...
The Christchurch depot donated materials to The Streetwise Safety Centre...
2013
When it comes to education, the early years can be the most important - which is why Howdens always tries to lend a hand...
2012
Richard Channer, a customer at the Howdens' Mansfield depot, has twice visited Kenya to help the Nasio Trust...
Two designers from the Burton upon Trent depot have very close personal connections with their chosen charity...
Howdens' employees support a wide variety of worthwhile causes up and down the country; one cause in 2012 was the 'Huge Day Out'...
Howdens' staff get involved in a broad range of sports, arranging donations and sponsorship for local teams...
The Coalburn IOR pipe band, based near Glasgow, has a long tradition of nurturing musical talent...
Community work is all about rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in...
Fundraising at Howdens often involves some daring endeavours. Colin O'Connor, an accountant at the Portman Square office completed the Iron Man challenge in Zurich in July 2012...
Kieran Beveridge, of Howdens in Musselburgh, Scotland, braved a parachute jump in support of Rays of Sunshine...
A smart new kit has made a great difference to amateur netball team, Leeds Storm...
In some nurseries, the kitchen is more than a place to prepare food and drink - it's central to educational activities...
In Lichfield, the St.Giles Hospice has close links with the local Howdens' depot, where many employees and account holders have benefited from the care it provides - and many have made donations...
As well as working hard in their day jobs, Howdens' staff put a lot of time and energy into fundraising and volunteering for charity...
Lee Smith, a designer at Howdens in Huntingdon, took to the skies for a good cause...
People at Howdens like to encourage many types of education - whether it's in schools, colleges or local projects...
As a local business, Howdens takes great interest in the communities around each depot. Its employees and customers get involved with a range of worthwhile causes in a variety of ways...
Preserving history is a worthwhile and fascinating aspect of Howdens' community involvement...
Another sport attracting support from Howdens is rugby...
Giving youngsters the benefit of Howdens' experience is a central part of the company's educational support...