Social Value

What a night! The festive spirit was out in full force at our Client’s Residents’ Christmas Sing-along in Helston. WMS, together with the fantastic One Voice Choir, put on a wonderful evening complete with nibbles, a tipple, and plenty of Christmas cheer — and they absolutely delivered.

 Pictured are the choir and the amazing Liz, whose dedication to local charities is truly inspiring. We can’t wait to
work with them again. A brilliant night all round!

WMS Contracts Painting Manager Craig Welch has been leading the charge in promoting our WMS Cornwall office’s support for this year’s Cornwall Rewind Radio Christmas Toy Appeal.
Team members from the WMS Cornwall office generously donated brand‑new, unwrapped toys and gifts, which will be distributed to children from families facing financial challenges this holiday season.
This fantastic initiative ensures that gifts reach those who need them most, showcasing the power of community involvement and spreading festive cheer to children who might otherwise go without.
Pictured here is Craig with members of the Cornwall Rewind Radio team and some of the gifts donated. Well done to everyone involved!

Our amazing WMS team in Bideford is feeling extra snug this festive season—and for a great cause! They took part in Christmas Jumper Day, raising funds for Supporting Neonatal Users & Graduates (SNUG) and collected over £150, which WMS has generously matched!

 Who is SNUG?

SNUG is a local neonatal peer support charity that helps families with sick and vulnerable babies across the South West—in hospitals, in the community, and at home.

We were thrilled to receive this heartfelt message from SNUG:
"Thank you so much to you and everyone involved for your donation—we honestly couldn’t do any of the amazing things we do without your support! Please pass on our thanks to everyone who joined in :)"

Well done, Bideford team!

The festive spirit was in full swing thanks to WMS, as our Contracts Manager, Jon Nile, hosted an end-of-contract Christmas get-together at John Ellis Court in Hayle.

 Jon, who has overseen the installation of 35 new bathrooms at the scheme, felt it was the least he could do to thank the residents, who have been fantastic throughout the works.

Working alongside Nathan and the WMS Team, Kevin, the Property Delivery Surveyor, and Karen, the Location Manager, they put on a true Christmas treat—complete with festive music, mince pies, and (non-alcoholic!) mulled wine.

Pictured here are Jon, Kevin, several residents, and an example of a completed bathroom. Well done to Jon, Nathan and the whole team—fantastic results and a wonderful gesture!

WMS are once again proud to support our foodbank partners at the Harbour Community Drop-In Centre, donating £500 to help them continue delivering their fantastic services.

 Formed in 2010, the Harbour Community Drop-In Centre is a Bideford-based charity run entirely by volunteers. They provide hot food and drinks, clean dry clothing, telephone and internet access, a postal address, advice and support, counselling, signposting, and help with form-filling—offering vital assistance to those in need within the local community.

“It’s thanks to the Harbour that I’ve been able to turn my life around for the better.”

“Everything I’m wearing was provided by Harbour—even my socks and underwear.” 

WMS are proud to support those most in need within our community and wish all the wonderful volunteers at the Harbour a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

At WMS, we marked International Men’s Day and Stress Awareness Week with a pizza lunch and a powerful reminder of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing in construction.

 For years, the Lighthouse Charity has been a lifeline for our industry—providing vital support, guidance, and hope to those who need it most. We’re proud to stand alongside them in promoting welfare and resilience across the sector.

Pictured is Contracts Director Matt Westaway sharing why mental health awareness matters and how we’re building more than projects—we’re building a culture of care.

Stress Awareness Week is a great opportunity to check in with yourself and your colleagues. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to Lighthouse Charity. Together, we can make a difference.

WMS was proud to support the event yesterday, engaging with students throughout the day in scheduled sessions. We shared insights into the exciting world of Construction and the many career paths it offers.
It was a real pleasure speaking with such enthusiastic young minds—the future of our industry is looking bright!

We all know that every member of the NHS is extraordinary — but this year, one individual truly stood out. Congratulations to Ian Harris, winner of the Extraordinary Endeavour Award (Non-Clinical Category) for his outstanding contributions and dedication!

 Pictured is WMS Contracts Director Matt Westaway announcing the winner and Ian receiving his well-deserved award.

Well done, Ian — and thank you to all the incredible NHS staff who continue to inspire us every day!

It’s always rewarding to be recognised for our efforts—especially at an event like the recent Taylor Lewis It's a Knockout. A big thank you to Julian House for the kind words. It means a lot coming from an organisation doing such incredible work. We hope to have the opportunity to support you again in the future!