Innovation is often measured by the efficiency of a machine or the sustainability of a fibre. But at its heart, true change and innovation must also be about the impact we have on the lives of the people who keep our country moving. As a key supplier to the rail, transport and Facilities Management (FM) sectors, we understand that our role extends far beyond the warehouse. We’re part of a wider ecosystem, and we take our responsibility to these communities seriously. By partnering with organisations like The Railway Mission and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, we’re ensuring that our success contributes to safeguarding the vulnerable people our clients serve every day.
Providing a lifeline on the tracks
Unique pressures
The rail industry is a demanding environment, and the people working within it often face unique pressures. The Railway Mission provides vital chaplaincy services, offering a listening ear and emotional support to rail staff and passengers alike. These chaplains are often on the front line of crisis management, providing comfort during some of life’s most difficult moments.
We’re proud to support this incredible team by providing the high-quality workwear, PPE and corporate uniforms they need to be visible and protected while they carry out their essential work. Whether they’re on a station platform or at the bedside of a staff member, having the right gear allows them to focus entirely on the person in front of them. It’s a warm, practical way for us to give back to a sector that forms such a large part of our own identity.
Tackling food insecurity head-on
Social impact
Our commitment to the FM sector is equally deep-rooted. Through our work with Sodexo and their Stop Hunger Foundation, we’re joining a global movement to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. This isn’t just about a financial donation; it’s about a shared mission to empower local communities and support those facing food insecurity.
By donating both time and resources, we’re helping to fuel the initiatives that provide meals and long-term support to those in need. In an industry like ours, where we’re constantly looking at the lifecycle of a product – from plastic-to-fabric initiatives to our zero to landfill policy – it makes perfect sense to look at the lifecycle of our social impact too. We believe that a supply chain is only as strong as the community it sits within.
A commitment that goes beyond the garment
Powerful force
Supporting these charities isn’t a box-ticking exercise for us; it’s a reflection of our core values. We’ve invested £15m in an automated warehouse to better serve our clients, and we’ve saved 120 million litres of water by switching to bamboo fibres to protect the planet. It’s only right that we apply that same spirit of innovation to our charitable partnerships.
When we provide workwear, PPE and corporate uniforms for the people who serve others, we’re playing a small but significant part in a much larger story of care and compassion. We’re proud to stand alongside The Railway Mission and the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, proving that business can be a powerful force for social good.
