White Hart Lane
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AF
Tel: 01256 423816
Fax: 01256 423825
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Employee Volunteering Team Challenge
Team Challenges
A Team Challenge is when a group of employees from one (or more) companies volunteer to carry out a task for a voluntary or community organisation. This gives them the opportunity to learn different skills, build cross-functional teams and have some fun! Team Challenges can make a real difference to voluntary groups with limited funds and resources. Examples could be:
Painting/Decorating: This could be a scout hut, community hall, classroom or public space.
Gardening/Landscaping: This could be at a community garden, school or charity which uses gardening as therapy. Or it could be clearing a local black spot of weeds and litter.
Conservation: Helping a local conservation group with tree planting or hedge laying.
Day trip or Christmas or Summer Party: For children, disabled or frail elderly people.
Groups of employees from Barclays, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, The Holiday Inn, Lilly, Shire Pharmaceuticals and Unum have taken part have taken part in a variety of Team Challenges in and around Basingstoke which have made a real difference to the community.
BVS undertook a Team Challenge to transform an overgrown area into an Allotment for a Children's Centre so that the children could grow their own vegetables and have a sensory garden
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Look at the Challenges Photo Album to see how the local businesses have made a real difference to the voluntary/community organisations that set them a challenge
If you are a voluntary/community organisation and wish to provide a Challenge to the Business Sector telephone 01256 423816 to request a Registration Form
In order to fund the Network and ensure its sustainability and ongoing success it is necessary to charge for Team Challenges, but not for individual skills sharing projects. If you are a Business and wish to join the Network so you can participate in a Challenge contact Vivien Harrison on 01256 423833 or send an email
If you are a Business and wish to join the Network so you can participate in a Challenge contact Vivien Harrison on 01256 423833 or send a email
Members Section
This section is designed specifically for the Members of the Basingstoke Employees in the Community Network. It is password protected and shows the latest Challenges and information.