This month, we took the time to get together and reflect on all our achievements over the last year. Here’s how we celebrated our colleagues…
Between April 2024 – April 2025, we’ve:
- Completed 26,000 repairs, making our homes safer and more comfortable for our customers.
- Provided 256 families with a much-needed affordable home, helping them to put roots down in Bridgend.
- Planted two tiny forests and created three community gardens, giving residents more safe outdoor spaces to spend time in.
Our Group Summer Celebration was all about thinking differently. We stepped away from the day jobs to connect with colleagues, try something new, and celebrate what we’ve achieved together.
Burgers, chips, and chatter
We began the afternoon with a meal, giving colleagues a chance to catch up with each other and enjoy some donuts from Whocult afterwards. Then, the games began, from mini golf to basketball shootouts. It didn’t matter if colleagues were brand new or celebrating 20 years with us; everyone got stuck in!
The main event: a snapshot
- Jo Oak, our Group Chief Executive, welcomed everyone by sharing a powerful video of our achievements, followed by a “thank you” video of colleagues appreciating one another.
- Mike, Learning, Development and Performance Manager, led a session around our core values and behaviours, giving colleagues a chance to win incredible prizes donated by local businesses, including a pool day at the Heronstone Hotel, a Ninja Creami, and a Ninja barbecue!
- Mel, Project Support Officer shared the brilliant news that our fundraising efforts have raised a whopping £4,000 for Bridgend Carers this year!
- Our wonderful choir, the Choral Coasters gave a rendition of ‘Uptown Funk’
And the award goes to…
To end a brilliant day, we announced the winners of our colleague awards. Nominated by fellow staff members and chosen by the Colleague Engagement Group, these awards recognise individuals and teams who truly embody our values.
Thank you to everyone involved for a wonderful day – catch the highlights here!