Lockton Partnership 2024

Sarah Nash

What are you looking for from employee team building sessions and why have you chosen to partner with the Farm?

Contributing to the communities we operate in has always been a crucial aspect of Lockton’s core values. Our track record of volunteering and fundraising demonstrates this ongoing commitment. The Lockton GREAC team have participated in many community projects over the years for a range of charities and causes, however we have a long-running history with Spitalfields City Farm. The team love what you do and the impact you have on the local community and beyond, so it was an easy decision to make in terms of starting a partnership with the Farm.

What were your employees' experiences of their recent Team Challenge Days? What activities did they do?

Since beginning the partnership in June 2023, GREAC have deployed 81 Associates over 5 volunteer days, equating to 324 hours of work – and counting! The teams have done everything from painting, mucking out, planting, weeding, sweeping, digging, and of course helping to herd the animals at the end of the day. Our team photos are always full of genuine smiles and everyone comes away feeling like they have made a difference.

How do you think the Team Challenge Days benefit your employees?

GREAC now have over 200 Associates in our team, therefore it’s becoming increasingly difficult to remain connected and maintain relationships. These team challenge days are a fantastic way for the team to spend time with people they may not know well, or at all, as well as give back to the community. Being outside for the day is also a welcome change from being in the office, and a wholesome way to spend an afternoon with colleagues.

Anything else you’d like to add?

I have personally very much enjoyed organising the quarterly volunteer days for my team and hearing how much people enjoyed their time there – I still remember the joy I felt the first time I visited, as I had no idea such spaces existed in the City of London! I have loved getting to know the team at the Farm over the years and hope that we have helped, and continue to help, make a difference to the farm and its surrounding community.  

What will your day look like?
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