Social Impact
Keeping it local
Our journey begins at home in South West London. We understand that true success isn't measured in profits; it's in the positive impacts we create in the spaces around us. That's why being mindful of our community is at the core of everything we do.
We stand beside the local charities and organisations that make a real difference. By collaborating, volunteering, and providing resources, we're contributing to the growth and well-being of our community.
Supporting our Community
Wimbledon Guild
The Wimbledon Guild offers support to Merton residents to help with wellbeing and mental health. At lot of the outreach is directed towards the elderly and vulnerable. They provide services like grief and independence support, financial advice and social activities for the over 50s.
We are an official Corporate Sponsor of Wimbledon Guild's community garden for 2023. Our contribution covers all expenses and running costs for the garden for the year. We also contributed half the remaining cost to purchase and install a garden room with capacity for 6 – 8 people as the final part of their three phase development plan.
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Tooting Community Kitchen
Tooting Community Kitchen runs a food bank and bi-weekly food stall in Tooting to help support the areas unhoused and vulnerable residents of South-West London. Their aim to is to build up a strong community network to provide services to those in need.
Along with an annual financial donation, We collect food donations throughout the year, funded by the company and staff members, these are dropped off every quarter.
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Mitcham Park FC
Mitcham Park Football Club is a well-organised, FA Chartered youth and senior football club based in the heart of Mitcham, Surrey. MItcham Park FC promotes football in the community by providing boys and girls of all ages and abilities with a safe and secure environment in which to enjoy the sport. The teams play in the Surrey Youth League and Surrey County Women & Girls League.
For the 2022/23 Season we are supporting Mitcham Park FC as part with a two-year sponsorship. Watch out for our logo on their kit!
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Deen City Farm
Deen City Farm is one of the oldest urban farms in London. Established in 1978. It has been a consistent source of education for the community specifically local children. Operating as a working farm, they offer a range of activities including riding lessons and food education.
For 2023 we have chosen to sponsor the Turtles. Our sponsorship will go directly towards helping pay for their feed, bedding, any veterinary treatments as well as supporting the farm as a whole.
Volunteering
London Wetlands Centre
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It was great to contribute to a good cause and it felt like our work was really appreciated by Dave and Carl, who between them have over 20 years experience volunteering and working at the Wetlands Centre. It was also good to spend the day with colleagues, was a great team bonding experience. Russell Mantey
Russell Mantey
Marketing Assistant
London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London and although close to the heart of the City, with such landmarks as the London Eye and the Shard visible from the site on the horizon, it is a haven of tranquillity for both wildlife and people. The centre is internationally renowned as a conservation success story and an inspiration to other conservation projects the world over.
In July 2023, staff members from each department volunteered for a day at the centre. They helped cut back the hedgerows in the main car park and got to spend some time with the otters.
We will definitely be back next year to lend a hand wherever we can.
We're proud to support our staff in their own charitable endeavours
Our CEO Mary Cole took part in the amazing Walk for Wards in July 2023, a charitable event aiming to raise money for NHS Hospitals.
Mary walked 10km raising over £1,195, with her group contributing £4,500 as part of over £100,000 raised for Salisbury District Hospital, which is remarkable! (As you can see, Mary chose to wear WhiteboxGo colours!)
INDUSTRY EVENTS
Sticky Wicket
We believe collaboration is the key to success. Every year we team up with Mash Media and many other Exhibition and Event Industry professionals to sponsor Sticky Wicket in support of Lord Taverners Charity. Operating across the UK and beyond, Lord Taverners is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and meaningful cricket initiatives. Their focus is on empowering the young individuals with disabilities and from underserved communities. Through these programs, Lord Taverners enable them to foster knowledge, cultivate skills, build capabilities, and boost their self-assurance
This year our XPO team volunteered with the set up and installation and went on to work behind the bar for the day.
One Day at Christmas
Bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, 'One Day At Christmas' throws a heartwarming party for the elderly and vulnerable residents of London, Birmingham, and Glasgow.
This day offers the Events Industry a unique opportunity to give back to our local communities. With a touch of holiday magic, they recreate the joy of Christmas through a special December gathering, making sure that those who might miss out on a traditional Christmas day get to experience the festive cheer.
At Whitespace Group, we are so excited to be a part of the event and are volunteering at one of the venues as it expands to Olympia and BDC this year.