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Unit 13, Pool Industrial Estate, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3RH

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Supporting the Eden Sleep Out 2026

WMS contributes £150 towards fundraising efforts supporting people experiencing homelessness in Cornwall.
WMS is proud to support the C G Fry & Son team taking part in the Eden Sleep Out 2026, contributing £150 towards their fundraising efforts for St Petrocs, a Cornwall-based charity dedicated to ending homelessness.
The event, taking place at the Eden Project on Thursday 12 November 2026, brings people together to raise funds and awareness for those experiencing homelessness.

Supporting an Important Cause

Homelessness remains a significant challenge for individuals and communities, making the work of organisations such as St Petrocs incredibly important.
The charity is dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness across Cornwall, helping individuals access the assistance they need to move towards a more secure future.
Through fundraising events such as the Eden Sleep Out, supporters can contribute towards the charity's ongoing work while helping raise awareness of the challenges faced by people without a safe and secure place to call home.

Working Together to Make a Difference

The C G Fry & Son team is taking part in this year's event to raise valuable funds for St Petrocs.
Recognising the importance of the cause, WMS was pleased to contribute £150 towards the team's fundraising efforts.
While our contribution is modest, we believe that businesses working together to support charitable initiatives can make a meaningful difference.
By supporting the efforts of fellow organisations, we can help strengthen the collective impact of fundraising activities within our communities.

Our Commitment to Social Value

At WMS, we're committed to creating positive outcomes beyond our everyday property maintenance and refurbishment work.
Supporting charitable initiatives, community projects and organisations helping vulnerable individuals forms an important part of that commitment.
Our donation towards the Eden Sleep Out reflects our belief in supporting causes that make a difference to people's lives, particularly those focused on providing stability, support and opportunities for individuals facing difficult circumstances.
We're proud to support the C G Fry & Son team and wish everyone taking part in the event every success.
Together, small contributions can help make a meaningful difference.

Support the Fundraising Effort

To learn more about the team's participation in the Eden Sleep Out 2026 or to make a donation, visit:
https://www.stpetrocs.org.uk/fundraisers/cg-fry-son-team-to-take-part-in-eden-sleep-out-2026-for-st-petrocs

Supporting Somerset Council's Social Value Fund to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and extend community support.
WMS is proud to support Somerset Council's Social Value Fund, helping Community Pain Hubs Somerset CIC build on the success of its established community cafés and take an important step towards expanding its services online.
The initiative provides practical support, wellbeing activities and opportunities for social connection to people living with persistent pain across Somerset, helping individuals feel more confident in managing their conditions and improving their everyday quality of life.
Seeing the Impact First-Hand
Our Client Services Manager, Steve Oakley, and Local Contracts Manager, Lee Budge, recently visited one of the established Community Pain Hub cafés to learn more about the initiative and meet some of the people benefiting from its services.
What stood out most was the positive impact the sessions are having on those attending.
Members spoke openly about the challenges of living with persistent pain, but also about the friendships, confidence and sense of belonging they have gained through the cafés.
One attendee explained:
“It makes me laugh. Coming here gives me something to look forward to.”
For many, having somewhere welcoming to meet others who understand their experiences can make a meaningful difference to everyday life.
Practical Support and Social Connection
Community Pain Hub cafés offer much more than a place to meet.
Through peer support, shared experiences and practical wellbeing activities, attendees can explore ways to manage the challenges associated with persistent pain.
Activities and support include:

* Peer-to-peer conversations and shared experiences
* Pacing techniques to help manage everyday activities
* Quick, healthy meal ideas for periods of low energy
* Meditation and distraction techniques
* Lifestyle and wellbeing advice
* Opportunities to build friendships and reduce social isolation

Together, these activities help create a welcoming, understanding environment where individuals can develop confidence, access support and feel part of a community.
Taking Community Support Online
Building on the success of its established cafés, Community Pain Hubs Somerset CIC is now looking to develop a new online platform through Somerset Council's Social Value Fund, supported by WMS.

WMS joins Cornwall Housing and local organisations for a community engagement event in Truro.

WMS was pleased to attend the Malabar Community Day at Malabar Community Centre in Truro, joining Cornwall Housing and a range of local organisations to engage with residents and support a positive community initiative.

Held on Tuesday 20 October 2026, the event brought together local services, community groups and residents for an afternoon focused on practical support, information sharing and building stronger community connections.

Bringing Local Services Together
The event offered residents the opportunity to meet representatives from a variety of organisations, ask questions and learn more about the support available within their community.

Alongside information and advice from local teams, the afternoon included a free clothes swap and donation event, encouraging residents to exchange good-quality clothing, reduce waste and support one another.
Refreshments were also provided, helping create a welcoming and informal environment where residents could meet, chat and connect.
The event brought together representatives offering support across a range of areas, including housing, repairs, community safety, mental health, family services and youth activities.
Residents were also invited to share their thoughts on the Behenna Road Play Park, providing an opportunity for local voices to contribute to discussions about their community.

Connecting with Residents
Representatives from WMS attended the event to meet local residents and provide information about our estate services and support.
Having a presence at community events like this provides an opportunity to engage with residents outside of our everyday maintenance activities, helping build familiarity, encourage communication and strengthen relationships.
It also allows us to work alongside other local organisations, supporting a joined-up approach to community engagement.

Supporting Stronger Communities
At WMS, we recognise that social value is not always about large projects or financial contributions.
Taking the time to engage with residents, listen to their concerns and support community-led initiatives can also make an important contribution.
By attending Malabar Community Day, we were pleased to support an event designed to encourage social connection, improve access to local services and create opportunities for residents to have their voices heard.
We're proud to work alongside organisations that share our commitment to supporting the communities in which we operate.
Stronger communities start with connection, communication and working together.

Refurbishing The Homestead in Cheddar

WMS are pleased to announce that our growing presence in South Devon has led to the company committing to the development of a permanent base in the area. Our new office at Chudleigh is adjacent to the A38 and therefore will be central to our operatioWMS delivered a £398,000 programme of window and roof refurbishment works at The Homestead in Cheddar, Somerset, providing supported accommodation for residents aged over 55.

Working for Sanctuary Housing, the 16-week programme involved improvements across the apartment blocks, with WMS coordinating its site team alongside specialist window and roofing subcontractors.

Window & Roof Refurbishment

The programme focused on the refurbishment of windows and roofs across the apartment blocks, bringing together WMS site management and bricklaying expertise with specialist window and roofing contractors.With residents remaining at the heart of the project, coordinating works within an occupied supported accommodation setting was an important consideration throughout delivery.

Learning Through Resident Engagement

One of the key challenges identified during the programme was communication with residents.

With no full-time scheme manager in place during much of the project, there was initially no single on-site point of contact, making it more difficult to communicate upcoming works and respond consistently to residents' questions and concerns.

The experience highlighted an important opportunity for future projects of this nature. Regular weekly or fortnightly resident meetings would provide a dedicated forum for explaining upcoming works, answering questions and addressing concerns before each stage begins.

A full-time scheme manager was appointed towards the end of the programme, further supporting communication on site.

Delivering and Learning

The 16-week project demonstrates the importance of combining effective construction delivery with strong resident communication, particularly when working within occupied supported accommodation.Alongside delivering the physical improvements, lessons taken from The Homestead will help inform WMS's approach to future resident-facing programmes and strengthen engagement from the outset.

WMS has completed a significant programme of decoration works as part of the transformation of Hotel Victoria in Newquay, Cornwall, into NICI Newquay.

Working for the Nicolas James Group, the seven-month programme saw the WMS team deliver approximately £200,000 of decoration works within a wider refurbishment project valued at approximately £20 million.

Supporting a Major Hotel Transformation

The project saw Hotel Victoria transformed into NICI Newquay, with WMS responsible for decoration works across the property.

With a major transformation taking place throughout the hotel, the work required careful coordination with other trades and the wider construction programme to ensure areas could progress towards completion as planned.

Delivering to a Demanding Programme

One of the principal challenges for the WMS team was working alongside numerous other trades while meeting tight project deadlines.

Maintaining progress required a flexible approach, with the decorating team working additional hours, including evenings and weekends, where necessary to support the wider programme and help keep the refurbishment moving.

Seven Months of Specialist Decoration

Over seven months, WMS decorators worked across the project as part of the wider team delivering the transformation into NICI Newquay.

With approximately £200,000 of decorating works forming part of a £20 million refurbishment, the project demonstrates WMS's ability to contribute effectively to large-scale refurbishment programmes while adapting to demanding schedules and working collaboratively alongside multiple trades.

The completed project marks an impressive transformation for the Newquay property and another significant Cornwall project that the WMS team is proud to have played a part in delivering.

Bridgwater Library - Specialist Heritage Refurbishment

WMS has completed an extensive 10-month refurbishment of Bridgwater Library for Somerset County Council, bringing together specialist heritage skills, traditional materials and modern roofing solutions to protect and improve this important public building.

A Complex Programme of Works

The project began with the installation of a complete scaffold enclosure to weatherproof the building ahead of the removal of the existing roof coverings.

The roofing works included new insulation, felt and battens before the existing tiles were reinstated, alongside extensive new leadwork. A large Alumasc flat roofing system was installed together with two new skylights and replacement roof glazing.

Specialist works were also undertaken to the high-level rotunda, including a new lead gutter and flashings, new glazing and copper flashing repairs and replacement.

Further improvements included external decoration and rainwater goods replacement, timber repairs and scarfing, lime render and masonry repairs across the external areas, as well as internal lime plaster repairs and full decoration.

Specialist Skills & Traditional Materials

The nature of the building required a wide range of specialist trades and materials.

Detailed lead and copper works were undertaken alongside certified Alumasc flat roof installation, carpentry, lime plastering, specialist glazing and complex scaffold and access planning. Traditional materials including lime plaster and lime paints were used alongside the new roofing systems.

Overcoming the Challenges

Working on a heritage building of this nature presented significant challenges throughout the project.

The extensive scaffold installation required road and pavement closures, with careful consideration given to public safety, security and access. The project initially began while the library remained occupied, before the building was later closed to ensure the safety of staff and members of the public.

As areas were opened up and accessed, a number of previously unknown works were identified. This required the programme to adapt, with schedules and completion dates revised as the full extent of the works became apparent.

A Project to Be Proud Of

Following 10 months on site, the result is a successfully completed refurbishment that combines modern building solutions with the specialist skills required to work sensitively with a heritage property.

For the WMS team, it is a project to be proud of - one that called upon a unique combination of skills and expertise to help ensure Bridgwater Library can continue to serve the public for many years to come.

Testimonials

"I understand your team are finishing up this week and I just wanted to send some feedback through about how much of a pleasure it has been having them work outside for the past 7 months. Everyone has been so friendly, polite, clean, quiet, and courteous what an excellent team of workers you have.

A special mention to Reef. What a lovely gentleman he is, he clearly has a very keen eye for attention to detail! What an absolute asset he is to your company. I can honestly say I think we will miss seeing the WMS vans turn up in the morning! Never did I think I would say that about having contractors working outside our house, but it has been a pleasure and the buildings new make over looks outstanding."

WMS Somerset Client

"Just to say what a great job Peter and Jake did on the painting. They were so friendly, helpful and great workers. (Thanks also to Rob and Nathan!)"

Teresa

"Thanks ever so much for the hard work you have put into delivering a great service. Ryan, your attitude has been exceptional to resolving issues and putting the resident first. Riki, as discussed in the office on Friday, the positive feedback is also attributed to the efforts you are putting in to ensure accurate updates and great communication. Will you've been keeping clients happy for years now. Cheers mate. This is exactly the start to the contract that we were hoping for."

WMS Client

"Hello John Just wanted to say it’s been an absolute pleasure having the young man here to do the roof and walls he’s done an amazing job and the residents really like what he has done thank you so much."

Karen

"Tenant would like to say thank you very much for the operative out today, did a fantastic job, spot on with the pipes to the sink and doors. 10 out of 10!!"

Tash

"I would like to thank you all, including your subcontractors and in particular Nick who have all contributed to the very successful completion of the works which went without incident or delays throughout the entire Winter period. The works were also carried out to a good standard."

Rob