In 2024, we held our first-ever Lend a Hand Week in June. We partnered with six organisations during this week and managed to roll out eight activities with 62 colleagues, achieving an impressive 461 volunteer hours. This event, which stretched from Manchester to Colne Valley, showcased our unwavering commitment to community engagement and the remarkable strength of our collaborative teams in living out our core values.

This year, we want to make an even bigger impact by encouraging more teams to join us in making a difference in their communities. We are excited to invite you to collaborate with your teams in identifying meaningful and impactful activities for the 2025 Lend a Hand Week, which will run from 23^rd – 27^th June 2025.

Let’s come together as One Cemex and create lasting change! To ensure the success of this initiative, we need your creativity and leadership to develop and propose activities that your teams can participate in during Lend a Hand Week.

Here are some key points to consider:

1. Identify Volunteering Opportunities

Please think about potential volunteering sites or activities that align with our company’s values and can benefit from our support. Examples from previous years include working with local schools, environmental clean-ups, and supporting community centres.

2. Collaborate with Your Teams

Engage with your team members to gather their ideas and preferences for activities. This will not only ensure a diverse range of activities but also increase participation and enthusiasm.

3. Coordinate with Other Departments

Consider collaborating with other departments to create joint activities. This can foster team work and strengthen inter-departmental relationships.

4. Submit Your Proposals

Please submit your proposed activities by 31^st March 2024

This will give us enough time to organise and communicate the final schedule to all employees.

Your involvement and leadership are crucial to the success of Lend a Hand Week. Together, we can make a significant difference and continue to build a strong sense of community within our organisation.

Thank you for your support and commitment!