Trowbridge-based schoolwear supplier, Banner Ltd, has welcomed two Ukrainian families to the UK. The families have been provided with accommodation, furniture and day-to-day essentials; all thanks to generous donations from Banner employees, the local community, and a partnership with Trowbridge estate agents, Wrights Residential.
The initiative from Banner comes as the growing severity of the war in Ukraine continues to displace families whose homes are no longer safe. Banner’s efforts began with a sizable donation of 3,000 new garments, which were sent to Ukraine and distributed amongst those in need through UK-based charity Goods for Good.
This soon turned into the rallying together of Banner colleagues – headed by community lead Debbie Gillespie – to collect furniture, clothing and general supplies for two Ukrainian families sponsored by the business. With the help of local estate agent Wrights Residential, accommodation was then located to provide each of the sponsored families with a home.
“Wrights are proud to partner with Banner Ltd in such an important initiative,” says Adam from Wrights Residential. “It’s amazing to see that the work we’ve achieved together has made such a positive impact on the lives of the families joining us from Ukraine.”
Also commenting is Bruce Freeland, group operations director at Banner.
“The effort shown by everyone here at Banner to enable our Ukrainian families to escape the horrific events in their country has been amazing. The giving of donations, time and cash, which have come from employees, the local community and businesses, has been truly remarkable and shows that even through these economic struggles and mentally challenging times, people are still willing to sacrifice for the sake of others.”
Banner’s CEO, Glenn Leech adds; “It’s been a remarkable experience and a wonderful example of colleagues and our community coming together to make such a meaningful difference. I am very grateful to everyone involved, as are our two sponsored families who are settling in well.”
Banner would like to say a special thanks to the following local businesses for their help and support in providing its two sponsored families with everything they need to make Trowbridge their home: Josh Carr Electrical; S J Gibbons Ltd Plumbing; The Shine Group – Cleaners; ADS Chauffeur Services; Laurel & Hardy Rubbish Collection; and JMS carpets, Trowbridge.
Banner Ltd is a UK-based schoolwear and sportswear supplier offering a broad range of products to independent schoolwear retailers across the country. Banner’s involvement with charity fundraising is driven by colleagues and the company’s ‘in it together’ attitude.
