Volunteers from a leading decorating and DIY specialist rolled up their sleeves to transform communal spaces at homelessness charity St Mungo’s.
Rebecca Keen and Ashley Deans – visual merchandisers at Leyland – spent a day painting at one of St Mungo’s North London accommodation services.
This service forms part of the local Progression Pathway, a vital initiative offering supported housing and tailored support for people facing complex challenges, including histories of rough sleeping and long-term homelessness.
The clients chose a new coral pink colour scheme for the service’s IT lounge and staff office, helping to create a more welcoming, calming and psychologically informed environment.
Leyland colleagues are given one paid day per year to volunteer in the local community.
Ashley, who has been with Leyland for five years, said: “It was a really fantastic day and we were delighted to be able to help such a great cause.
“The room was white and well-worn to start with, but looked so much better once Rebecca and I had given it a fresh coat of paint, under the supervision of professional contractors.”
Rebecca added: “It was a very positive experience and it was wonderful to learn more about the charity’s work. I’d certainly be interested in volunteering at St Mungo’s again.
“The room looks so much more refreshing and vibrant.”
Demelza, Service Development Manager for North London & Care Services, thanked the Leyland team for their efforts.
She said: “A sincere and heartfelt thank you to Leyland for coming to our service to redecorate our space.
“This work goes such a long way to ensure that our residents feel they have a home that is comfortable and well looked after. It also gives our staff a space that feels uplifting and valued.
“This project is a brilliant example of what can be achieved when corporate partners and frontline services come together to create positive change for people rebuilding their lives after homelessness.”
Leyland, which has 35 stores across London, has a growing relationship with St Mungo’s having partnered with paint giant AkzoNobel to donate more than £20,000 to the charity earlier this year.
Leyland stocks a comprehensive range of thousands of products across all departments, including paint and decorating essentials, building materials, electrical fittings, tools and plumbing equipment.
Some of the biggest and best-known DIY brands are available at Leyland including Dulux, Johnstone’s, Leyland Trade, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Paint & Paper Library, Tesa, CT1, Bosch, Purdy, Stanley, Ronseal and DEWALT.
Visit www.leylandsdm.co.uk for more information.
About St Mungo’s
St Mungo’s is a leading homelessness charity with national influence. We work in partnership with local authorities, health colleagues and communities, to end homelessness and rebuild lives. Last year, we supported almost 25,000 people who were homeless, or at risk of homelessness through 138 services. We support almost 2,100 people every night.
Our ambition is to end rough sleeping in this country, and we believe that policies and interventions can be put in place to end all forms of homelessness for good.
For more information, please visit the St Mungo’s website: here.
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