Case studies

Leeds Ahead identified the projects in partnership with local organisations, re'new and Friends of Middleton Park. Staff from Ernst & Young were involved in the planning and preparation of the Awayday for two months beforehand to ensure success on the day.

 

Swillington Organic Farm - volunteers cleared a nature trail, built a bridge, redecorated a classroom and laid a boardwalk, to allow schoolchildren to make full use of the facilities.

Richmond Hill, Cross Green and Lincoln Green - volunteers carried out a neighbourhood litter-pick and tidy-up in conjunction with re-new and the active involvement of ten local community organisations.

Middleton Park - volunteers helped a local community organisation, Friends of Middleton Park, with general maintenance of the park.

More than 660 volunteering hours were spent in one of the city's largest Corporate Responsibility days to date. By working with different community partners the volunteers delivered tangible environmental improvements across the city in one day.

The volunteers helped deliver environmental improvements by creating a cleaner and greener environment for those living in the neighbourhoods. The volunteers provided manpower that is not otherwise available and their activities received a warm welcome from local residents.

Ernst & Young Managing partner, Philip Hilling said "Corporate responsibility is not only about giving something back to the community, it also helps develop and expand people's experience and skills, which in turn benefits them in their day-to-day working lives."

Ernst & Young will continue to work with Leeds Ahead to broker a staff into a range of projects under our five strands.   Leeds Ahead will also continue to work with the community partners to broker other businesses in to support thier work.