This year, we are continuing to support Mind in Bradford as demand for their services peaks around the festive period.

Having already raised £2,100 for Mind in Bradford by braving the Tough Mudder 5k last summer, we also sponsored a bauble on their Christmas tree in 2021.

This year we have donated £150 to the charity, which could help Mind in Bradford’s Safe Spaces service help five people in mental distress, whether they are adults, young people, or children.

“As a company we are very conscious of the rising rates of suicide within the construction industry, so I am very pleased that Howard Civil Engineering has chosen to donate to Mind in Bradford this Christmas,” said sustainability manager Sophie Henderson.

“According to recent statistics, one in four construction workers have considered taking their own life and the suicide rate for construction industry workers has risen from 483 in 2020 to 507 in 2021. This is a cause that is very topical to our industry, and we are supporting Mind in Bradford and help ensure that no one in Bradford is left alone while struggling with poor mental health.”

If you would like to sponsor a bauble on Mind in Bradford’s virtual Christmas tree, you can do so here.

Throughout December, Howard Civil Engineering is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 to a variety of charities and community groups across the north of England! We have chosen 12 different causes to help this festive period and we will be documenting these throughout the month using the hashtag #12DaysOfHCE.