Evoke Employees lend a helping hand at HAPPA

Earlier this month, we welcomed a brilliant bunch of volunteers from Evoke Plc to Shores Hey Farm and what a difference they made.

Despite the summer heat, 14 of Evoke’s team members spent the day rolling up their sleeves, getting stuck into painting stables, tidying up visitor areas and giving the place a well-deserved freshen-up. It was part of our annual summer clean-up and we couldn’t have done it without them.

The visit was organised through Neighbourly, a platform that connects charities like us with businesses keen to support their local communities.

Making a Real Difference

Julie Pharaoh-Gan, who organised the day for HAPPA, said:

“The Evoke team worked extremely hard. The Farm really does look different due to the team volunteering their time to help. Volunteers offering just one day of their time makes a huge difference to HAPPA. It allows us to keep the Farm looking fresh, clean and tidy for the horses and for visitors; first impressions ensure people make a return visit and continue to support the Charity. It also means the stables are kept fresh and revitalised for the rescued horses and ponies in our care. I would like to say a huge thank you to the company team for thinking of us when they chose their voluntary day.”

It’s true! A tidy yard and fresh stables help create a positive experience for everyone who comes through our gates. And for our rescued horses and ponies, it means a calmer, cleaner space while they recover and prepare for their next chapter.

Why Evoke Chose HAPPA

Evoke Plc encourages their teams to volunteer with causes they care about, and we were lucky enough to be chosen this time around.

Ben Wright, Evoke’s Director of ESG and Sustainability, shared:

“At Evoke, we’re committed to looking with getting involved where our colleagues and customers live and work. An opportunity for colleagues to volunteer to have a positive impact by sharing their time and skills in local communities across our business. With the Neighbourly platform we make a positive contribution with regular opportunities for colleagues to lead on and contribute to our local communities.

The opportunity to volunteer with HAPPA and the Neighbourly platform was a real highlight for us.”

Leisa Byers, Evoke Area Manager, added:

“It was great to work as a team for the day it was hard work and fun but with some rewarding results, thank you HAPPA for the well organised session and for the awareness of the amazing job that you do!”

Fancy Giving It a Go?

We’re always on the lookout for volunteers, whether you’re an individual with a few hours to spare or a team looking for a meaningful day away from the office.

As Julie says:

“Volunteers are vital to HAPPA. Whether you can offer up a few hours as an individual or are looking for a day out of the office as a team, you could be part of something bigger. We would really like to hear from you.”

If you’re interested in helping out at one of our future clean-up days or supporting events at the Farm, get in touch with Julie on 01282 455992 or drop an email to healthandsafety@happa.org.uk.