Jul 22nd, 2026
Written by: Lisa Smith
Social Value
On Sunday 12th April a team of 8 from Smiths completed Tewkesbury Half Marathon in aid of St. Roses School. All the weeks of training paid off as they all completed the 13.1 miles in very reasonable times. Cheered home by a big crowd in Tewkesbury High Street, even the rain held off until the […]
Jun 24th, 2026
Written by: Lisa Smith
Social Value
We’re proud to have recently supported Cambrian United Football Club with a focused programme of groundworks, helping to improve their facilities and contribute to the continued development of local grassroots sport. Delivered over a short and efficient three-day period, the project involved preparing a new section of the ground to accommodate a relocated spectator stand. […]
Jan 6th, 2026
Written by: Lisa Smith
Uncategorised
A targeted recruitment and training initiative delivered in partnership with Blue Water Recruitment has helped open new employment pathways for young people in the nearby village of Penrys. The programme, designed to support local talent and connect them with industry opportunities, has already begun to demonstrate promising outcomes. We are delighted to announce that […]
Jan 5th, 2026
Written by: Lisa Smith
Social Value
Apprentice Spotlight: Hubert Makes a Strong Start in Groundworks Hubert began his apprenticeship journey at Accxel Training School in September 2025, enrolling as an apprentice groundworker with a clear eagerness to learn and develop his skills. Since joining Smiths, Hubert has shown a positive attitude and strong commitment to both his training and on-site responsibilities. […]
Dec 15th, 2025
Written by: Lisa Smith
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This December, teams across multiple Smiths depots came together to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day in support of Save the Children. From bright and bold jumpers to fun festive accessories, our colleagues embraced the holiday spirit while raising money for an great cause. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we raised £242, helping Save the Children provide vital essentials […]
Dec 12th, 2025
Written by: Lisa Smith
Plant Hire
A culture of Health and Safety is paramount to the safe delivery of operations at Smiths. And we’re delighted to share that we have introduced the Safety Shield System to our Plant Hire department. What is Safety Shield and how does it work? This system is an innovative proximity warning solution designed to keep both […]
Nov 13th, 2025
Written by: Lisa Smith
Social Value
“Today a lovely gentleman called Paul from Smiths did Crossroads Care a big favour! I was struggling to dispose of our out-of-date PPE , and was advised to contact Smiths. The team were very helpful and accepted our PPE with no charge as part of their local community engagement programme.” Nicola Crossroads Care Gloucestershire www.crossroadscareglos.org.uk
Nov 13th, 2025
Written by: Lisa Smith
Uncategorised
Three members of our team joined Galliford Try to take part in a sapling planting initiative at The National Star College. The National Star College is one of sixteen educational institutions across the UK selected to participate in the ‘Nature Friendly Grounds’ pilot, which focuses on enhancing sustainability and biodiversity. To support this initiative, GCC […]
Jul 21st, 2025
Written by: Lisa Smith
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We were pleased to be able to support ‘Dursley Rocks’ festival again this year by donating a trailer to use as their stage. ‘Dursley Rocks’ is a fantastic grassroots community festival, that is not for profit and brings music to the local community. This small act of support helped the organisers keep costs low and […]
Jul 17th, 2025
Written by: Lisa Smith
Uncategorised
We’re proud to share a wonderful story – our founder, Alan Smith and a group of close friends arrived at St Rose’s School a few months ago to carry out essential maintenance and repair work. This is the start of ongoing works at the school. The team are giving their time, expertise, and energy to […]
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