Three companies based within the Liverpool area donated their time and materials to dramatically improve the facilities of a hostel for the homeless.
Staff from Connaught Partnerships Ltd, Merseyrail and MerseySTRIDE worked together to refurbish Mildmay House homeless hostel on Blackburn Place - completing all works in just one day.
More than 40 people from the three companies descended on the homeless hostel and installed a brand new kitchen donated by Connaught, as well as completely redecorating the building.
HOME by MerseySTRIDE is a pioneering, new social enterprise creating employment and volunteering opportunities for people who are long-term unemployed across Merseyside.
Through building, selling and delivering new, high quality furniture via their shops and websites, MerseySTRIDE create employment and volunteering opportunities for local people and help to build their lives; work towards their dreams and fulfil their potential.
Claire Kershaw, Connaught's Customer Experience Manager, said:
"Whilst working on home improvements, maintenance and repairs in the area, we are committed to supporting the local community and this project was one that could really benefit from our expertise and access to materials.
"It was a big challenge but all those involved pulled out all the stops to get the refurbishment completed within a day and it was a great example of what can be achieved through a team effort."
Connaught is working in partnership with One Vision Housing as part of a five year contract to provide kitchen, bathroom and full heating system replacements as well as external, structural, windows and doors improvements.
