Hopkins have a long history in supporting charities and sports clubs in the local community and this year is no different. Back in July 2021 Hopkins sponsored the newly formed Hedge End United FC Under 7’s who play the Eastleigh & District Mini Soccer league at Stoneham Park. Hedge End United are a well-established club with teams at most age groups from under 7’s through to under 14’s. The club’s ethos very much aligns with Hopkins with a focus on teamwork, respect, sportsmanship and playing with a smile on your face! Now the season is drawing to a close, we wanted to give you an update on the boys’ progress. The team have done amazing this season, from losing their first game 10–1, they are now holding their own in the top league and playing some great football at times. More importantly the boys are all playing with a smile on their faces and have become best of friends. A big well done to all the boys from us at Hopkins! ⚽️
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J&B Hopkins are always actively looking for young and driven individuals to join the Hopkins team as an apprentice, offering our staff opportunities to progress their careers. We offer professional training courses to support the development of career paths for talented individuals.
J&B Hopkins Ltd currently employ 3 trainee mechanical design engineers and 2 trainee electrical design engineers who are currently attending Southampton City College undertaking an ONC “Ordinary National Certificate” in Building Services.
We also employ 4 mechanical trade apprentices and 4 electrical trade apprentices. All apprentices attend Southampton City College and are undertaking NVQ Level 2 courses for their respective trades.
We employ other trainees within our estimating department. In addition our directly employed Assistant Project Managers support our Contacts Managers and Project Managers with the administration of our internal Quality Management Systems.
Thank you to all of our Hopkins staff, clients and suppliers who supported us for another successful and enjoyable day at Meon Valley Marriott Hotel and Country Club.
Congratulations to the 18 trophy winners, it was a very competitive and keenly contested golf day.
We look forward to next years event.
Rowans Hospice is a local charity which provides specialist hospice care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, their relatives and carers, all care being free of charge.
Rowans has supported and continues to support our colleague, Vivien Banks and her family when her husband sadly passed away to cancer. As a company we wanted to show our support with a fundraising competition at our annual golf day to help raise money. Hopkins are proud to have raised a total sum of £1,000 pounds.
Enjoyable two days at Silverstone watching the racing in the sun, with the added bonus of the football on the Saturday! Thank you to all of our clients who attended and making it an occasion to remember.
We took the opportunity to get 120 members of Hopkins staff, along with a few suppliers together for an entertaining evening watching Hampshire win the T20 match v Gloucestershire on Friday 17th August at Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Thank you to everyone who attended and making it an occasion to remember.
Letter received 10.08.18 from Corporate Fundraiser, Gemma Carden
Dear J&B Hopkins,
Whether we are caring for a patient’s well-being during the night, enabling local people to live well with their diagnosis, or supporting a child as they learn to cope with the loss of a loved one, Rowans Hospice will be there thanks to your decision to donate.
Your gift of £1000 in respect of your corporate golf day is very much appreciated and will be put to great use here at the Hospice, thank you. Your donation will help us to continue our care and services to the local community, free of charge.
As you may be aware, we have privately launched our Silver Jubilee Appeal, with the public launch on the 6th October at our annual open day. The appeal is an additional fundraising target of £7.5 million in total over three years to refurbish our Hospice, so the building matches the platinum service we offer our patients and visitors. If you would like more information about the Silver Jubilee Appeal, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Last year our supporters helped us to do some incredible things and we are truly grateful to have your support too. It has been 23 years since we first opened our doors and today we continue to provide care to local people thanks to the kindness of people like you.
Rowans Hospice provides a wonderful, caring environment for so many people, thank you for your support and belief in the work we do.
Yours Sincerely
Gemma Carden
Corporate Fundraiser
J&B Hopkins acknowledge the potential impact that work has on an individual’s physical and mental health and are committed to developing a culture of trust and respect where all individuals can work at their optimum level.
A survey has recently been issued to all employees to obtain anonymous and open feedback regarding how they feel wellbeing is currently managed within the company to help shape our mind-set strategy whilst creating positive change.
The feedback will be reviewed in the New Year and 2019 will see the launch of J&B Hopkins ”Mind-Set Wellbeing…” strategy to help boost employee wellbeing.
Watch this space for more updates in the New Year!
We are proud to announce our in-house wellbeing committee will be attending the 2 day mental health first aid course with all 9 representatives trained by May 2019. This training will provide invaluable understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing, along with practical skills to spot the triggers and signs. It will also ensure our members feel confident to step in, reassure and support a person in distress and help guide them to further support (whether that’s self-help resources, the company’s employee assistance programme or via the NHS).
Just one way J&B Hopkins are trying to make a difference in reducing the stigma around mental health and getting people talking openly and comfortably.
J&B Hopkins’ employees have been supporting Southampton and Portsmouth City Council’s drive to stimulate apprenticeships in the local area. Employees from all areas of our business, including our apprentices, took time out to attend the Careers and Apprenticeship Show 2019 hosted at Southampton Football Club and Portsmouth Football Club.
Apprenticeships are a credible route in to the world of work, with the opportunity to gain up to a degree level qualification alongside gaining on-the-job experience with an employer. With 10% of our workforce currently carrying out an apprenticeship we know how important it is to invest and support careers!
Should you require any further information on our available Apprenticeships, please contact our HR Manager, Tim Samuel on 01489 584706.
