Leading HR and recruitment specialists, Gi Group Holding UK, is celebrating a knock out charity roundup for 2025 – from litter picking across local communities to coordinating clothes donations, foodbank collections and a charity golf day the team has dedicated an impressive 919 hours to volunteering in 12 months.
Embodying the business’ “More than Work” ethos, the parent company’s brands – Gi Group UK, Marks Sattin, INTOO, Tack TMI and Grafton – went full steam ahead with community and charity fundraising throughout 2025.
Sally Charlton, People Partner and Chair of the CSR Committee at Gi Group, commented: “2025 was a fantastic year for our charity support. We’re delighted to see so many of our team putting themselves out there, all in the name of charity. Alongside our community support, we’re also active within our local environment – striving to provide a positive impact. We’re believers that our Gi Group community is more than work, determined to create a well-rounded work life experience for all employees. That’s why our teams planted nearly 2,500 trees throughout 2025 and focused on litter picking, and clothes donations, as part of second-hand September, while also sharing energy saving advice and recycling top tips for our team.
“In total, we dedicated 714 hours throughout the year to environmental initiatives. Alongside this, we also utilised our position as a leading HR and recruitment provider to invest 136 hours in offering employment support to those looking for work across our communities. From school job fairs to work experience and interviewing support, our teams have toured local sixth forms to offer a guiding hand to those struggling with the next step.”
Gi Group has a presence across the UK, supporting businesses and candidates in and around major cities – such as Bristol, Leeds, Nottingham, Coventry, Peterborough, Southampton and Leicester. With 17 hubs across the UK, Gi Group is uniquely positioned to offer its specialist HR and recruitment services to all regions and sectors.
Across its group – the business is focused on ensuring that employees experience enjoyable and life-changing work environments while also enabling a sustainable, streamlined and harmonious labour market for employers and candidates alike.
“The recruitment landscape can be an uncertain and volatile environment, especially if candidates are unsure on their next step.” Sally added. “With this in mind, our teams have refreshed their focus on supporting young people into the job market – sharing guidance on interviewing, CVs, career planning and top tips on key skills shaping the labour market.
Emma-Louise Taylor, Group Head of Learning & Development and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Gi Group, commented: “Looking at the internal growth of our team throughout 2025, we have seen a total of 15,000 hours spent developing our DEI initiatives. Covering Let’s Talk Sessions, our helpful webinars and investing in our mental health guide for employees across the business, our DEI team has gone above and beyond to shape our working environment. These efforts have also generated £10,000 in social value for our business.”
Standout initiatives from the year include the annual charity golf day which raised £2,195 and the tree planting campaign spearheaded by INTOO UK & Ireland and Marks Sattin.
Gi Group Holding UK is passionate about selecting charities with a meaningful connection to its team. Previously, teams have raised money for charities that support individuals within the organisation, with first-hand experience for the vital need of their support.
Gi Group Holding UK comprises of businesses offering HR & recruitment support, career coaching, learning & development services, plus outplacement support across professional services and sectors such as industrial, manufacturing and production. The group of businesses is one of the world’s leading providers of services for the evolution of the labour market, headquartered in Chesterfield in the East Midlands.
