We’re proud to play an active role in the communities around us.

From volunteering and school visits to welcoming people onto our site, we’re always looking for ways to get involved and make a positive difference.

Schools and education

We work closely with local schools and education providers to help young people learn more about what we do and explore future careers. 

  • We're delighted to be welcoming 10 students from local schools including to our sites for work experience; giving them a hands-on insight into careers in engineering, construction and project delivery.
  • We're also pleased to be starting to deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops to young people at Thomas Park Secondary School. 

We're also working with primary schools, running fun, hands-on sessions about nature, biodiversity and ecosystems. As part of this, we've created bug hotels using leftover wood from our delivery pallets - giving materials a second life while supporting local wildlife. 

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TBM naming

Community groups

We welcome local groups to visit us and see our work up close.

Recently, we hosted Aveley Men’s Shed (Tilbury) on site. We also enjoy getting out into the community—for example, visiting the Brunel Museum to talk about the tunnel we’re building.

If you’d like to arrange a visit or invite us to your group or event, our Community Relations team would love to hear from you. 

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Aveley Men’s Shed (Tilbury)

Supporting local communities

We’re proud to support local charities and groups.

Most recently, we raised £1,000 for Thurrock Foodbank, alongside ongoing support for foodbanks in Gravesend and Thurrock.

We’ve also spent time volunteering with the Thames and Medway Canal and River Trust in Gravesend.  

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Community Grant Programme

Because we connect people to the energy they use, we’re part of the communities we serve.

That’s why we invest in local projects through our Community Grant Programme, helping fund initiatives that make a real difference.

 

Find out more and apply

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community garden