People
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. From sharing experiences and development opportunities to volunteering our time and skills, we create an environment where individuals feel supported, connected, and able to thrive, strengthening both our workplace and the communities we are part of.
When our people give their time, impact travels further
Over the past year, our people have supported the good causes they care about most, giving their time, skills and energy to projects that make a visible difference.
Together, that collective effort has added up to something powerful. We raised £100,000 for our charity partners, volunteered more than 3,000 hours, and worked with over 100 causes through 400 activities across the UK. Each one was made possible by our commitment to giving everyone up to 15 hours of paid volunteering leave each year, empowering our people to contribute in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Our impact wasn’t limited to one location. It reached across the areas where we operate, guided by what each community needed most and delivered with our local partners. From hands‑on practical support to mentoring and skills‑sharing, our people worked alongside charities, schools and community groups to help them do more of what matters.
Here’s a snapshot of where that shared effort reached:
Supporting Rainbows Hospice in Market Harborough and Beeston by sorting and processing vital donations.
Helping maintain green spaces at Harlow Museum with hands‑on groundskeeping.
Improving local accessibility by updating wheelchair access information through Wheelmap.
Working alongside Riding for the Disabled to support service users and care for horses.
Supporting Rainbows Hospice in Market Harborough and Beeston by sorting and processing vital donations.
Helping maintain green spaces at Harlow Museum with hands‑on groundskeeping.
Improving local accessibility by updating wheelchair access information through Wheelmap.
Working alongside Riding for the Disabled to support service users and care for horses.
Learning together through a national Guide Dogs session on understanding body language.
Packing food for families with Fareshare Midlands and ReadiFood.
Assembling aid packets for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
Building confidence and employability skills with students at Allerton Grange School.
Learning together through a national Guide Dogs session on understanding body language.
Packing food for families with Fareshare Midlands and ReadiFood.
Assembling aid packets for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
Building confidence and employability skills with students at Allerton Grange School.
Transforming outdoor spaces for children at Go Beyond’s Daleside Centre.
Litter picking and woodland maintenance at Heaton Park in Manchester.
Supporting community fundraising at the Reading Santa Fun Run for Royal Berks Charity.
Reinvigorating garden spaces at North Cambridgeshire Hospital, creating calm places for patients and families.
Transforming outdoor spaces for children at Go Beyond’s Daleside Centre.
Litter picking and woodland maintenance at Heaton Park in Manchester.
Supporting community fundraising at the Reading Santa Fun Run for Royal Berks Charity.
Reinvigorating garden spaces at North Cambridgeshire Hospital, creating calm places for patients and families.
Each action on its own might feel small, but together, they’ve strengthened local connections to help communities thrive. This is how impact grows, not through one‑off initiatives, but through many people pulling in the same direction, alongside partners who know their communities best.
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A challenge powered by our people
In January, our people came together for Pedal with Purpose, our first static bike charity challenge. What began as a day of cycling quickly turned into something bigger, connecting our offices with our charity partners and the communities they support.
Across eight office hubs, 432 cyclists got involved. Our Reading office topped the leaderboard on the day, but that was never the main aim. What mattered most was seeing our people cheer each other on, welcome clients and partners into the challenge, and get behind causes that really mean something to them.
Every ride had a personal ‘why’ and that shared sense of purpose really came through, with our people, clients and partners all taking part. Here’s what some of them had to say:
By the end of the challenge, that collective effort had translated into tangible support for charities across the UK. Select the locations on the map to see what our teams achieved.
Pedal with Purpose wasn’t just about miles or money. It was about our people pulling in the same direction, supporting causes that they care about and turning shared values into real-world outcomes.
Celebrating the people behind our progress
Throughout the year, we take time to recognise the people that sit behind our progress, not just what we do, but how we do it, together.
That spirit comes to life at the Gateley Team Spirit Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards bring our people together from across the business to celebrate those who go above and beyond in their day‑to‑day role. They shine a light on collaboration, generosity with time and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
Every person shortlisted showed what our shared values look like in action. Their impact reaches further than individual teams, creating positive experiences for colleagues, clients and the communities we work alongside. It’s a reminder that the way we show up for each other shapes the culture we’re proud of.
The same sense of connection runs through our annual Decades Dinner, where we celebrate ten, 20, 30 and 40 years of service. It’s a chance to reflect on the relationships and shared history our people have helped build, year after year.
Together, this year’s cohort represented an incredible 720 years of service. That depth of experience speaks to more than longevity. It reflects a collective commitment to helping Gateley grow in a way that’s true to who we are.
By celebrating both everyday collaboration and long‑term dedication, we recognise that progress isn’t driven by individuals alone. It’s created through shared effort and relationships that last, well beyond any single moment.
Stories with impact
Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people
Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people is an important part of creating an environment where we can thrive, both in and outside of work. Over the past year, our people have come together to prioritise their physical and mental wellbeing in various ways to share their experiences and offer practical support.
Using our expertise to support communities
Our pro bono work reflects a commitment to using our professional expertise to support organisations working at the heart of our communities. Through long‑term partnerships and ongoing collaboration, we provide practical support that helps create meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
