SEGRO’s UK Day of Giving brings together communities across the country
Employees of SEGRO, a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property, came together for its annual UK Day of Giving, supporting meaningful community initiatives across London, Thames Valley and the West Midlands.
Employees of SEGRO, a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property, came together for its annual UK Day of Giving, supporting meaningful community initiatives across London, Thames Valley and the West Midlands.
Now in its ninth year, the event is a key part of SEGRO’s Responsible SEGRO commitment to delivering positive socio-economic impact in the regions where it owns and operates industrial and logistics facilities.
This year, 147 colleagues volunteered their time and skills to support 11 community projects, addressing local needs ranging from food insecurity and homelessness to environmental conservation and youth development.
Neil Impiazzi, Partnership Development Director at SEGRO, said:
“The UK Day of Giving is one of the most important days in our calendar. It demonstrates our deep-rooted commitment to the communities we’re part of and gives our people a chance to make a real difference on the ground. Seeing the number of colleagues take part this year is truly inspiring.
“We’re proud that this initiative is a group wide effort, with a Day of Giving taking place across all our markets over the course of the year. We’re also looking forward to offering another opportunity for UK colleagues to get involved later in the year.”
Highlights included:
London
- City Harvest, Acton
Volunteers supported City Harvest by unloading deliveries, sorting and checking food donations and assisting with warehouse operations to help fight food poverty across London. - Fight for Peace, East London
Teams rolled up their sleeves at this youth academy by cleaning windows, gardening and installing rain barrels in the Peace Garden to improve the facility for its young users. - Action For Kids (AFK), Central London
SEGRO hosted a careers day for young people with disabilities and autism, offering mentorship and workshops on interview techniques, presentation skills and CV writing. - London Wildlife Trust
Volunteers removed invasive Himalayan Balsam from Yeading Brook to support the London Wildlife Trust’s mission of preserving urban biodiversity and promoting nature’s recovery. - St Mungo’s
At a St Mungo’s accommodation site, employees helped revitalise a communal garden space, contributing to the wellbeing of residents impacted by homelessness.
Slough/Thames Valley
- The Baby Bank followed by DASH sweetie cones
Volunteers sorted essential donated items for families in need at The Baby Bank, and supported DASH by assembling sweetie cones that will be sold at DASH awareness events and fundraising opportunities. - College Road Allotments
Building on last year’s efforts, the team cleared and maintained communal areas and overgrown plots to support current and incoming allotment users, especially those unable to tend them due to ill health. - Cippenham School Garden and Allotment
Employees assisted with garden maintenance and general improvements to create a better outdoor environment for schoolchildren. - Groundwork Colnbrook
Volunteers collaborated with Groundwork to support local environmental and community regeneration efforts through hands-on activities and site improvements.
National Markets
- Groundwork Coventry
The team restored a local community pond by clearing vegetation, repairing platforms and fencing and planting to help revitalise the space for public use.
About SEGRO
SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 10.3 million square metres of space (111 million square feet) valued at £20.3 billion at 31 December 2024 serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in seven other European countries.
For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing (including data centres) located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.
A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing low-carbon growth, Investing in local communities and environments and Nurturing talent.
Striving for the highest standards of innovation, sustainable business practices and enabling economic and societal prosperity underpins SEGRO’s ambition to be the best property company.
See www.SEGRO.com for further information.