We are pleased to share that we have partnered with the charity Onwards & Upwards to support the training and employment of ex-offenders. XO Bikes is an initiative of Onwards & Upwards that provides ex-offenders with bicycle repair training. During the six-week course, trainees work towards an industry-recognised Velotech qualification. The programme supports all
The turtle dove is a vulnerable species whose population has decreased by 99% since 1960. Landscaping and arboriculture service provider Chequers has partnered with the grounds maintenance team at East Sussex County Council (GM02) on a project that aims to increase the turtle dove population. The campaign is being run by GM02. A key
January brings forth a new year of excellence, collaboration and one of our core values, sustainability. With an ever-changing city landscape, an innovative new scheme has Chequers Contract Services leading the charge for a greener London. A new Transport for London initiative called Go Ultra Low City (GULCS) has enabled boroughs to work alongside businesses
Once again Team Chequers have done us proud, raising over £1000 for charity at a run in Hyde Park! Nine Chequers employees took part in the annual Lady Garden Run to raise money for the Gynaecological Cancer Fund. Georgia, Marcus, Mason, Sina, Arshia, Katie, Amanda, Cat and Alexandra all ran 5k in support of
In recognition of our continued commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, we have been awarded the Carbon Smart Gold certification! To take a proactive stance and address our contribution to climate change, we have committed to the Carbon Smart Programme. Being Carbon Smart means taking an intelligent and flexible approach to
Whether it be all the vehicles in our fleet, or the machinery used by our Grounds Maintenance Department, it’s clear we have a lot of engines at Chequers. We’ve recently been looking at how we can use these engines more efficiently, and in a more eco-friendly way. As part of our commitment to
We were honoured to join a host of like-minded businesses at The International CSR Excellence Awards ceremony, where we picked up an award for our environmental practices. Chequers was awarded the Bronze award for Sustainability at the ceremony in The Palace of Westminster for our efforts to drive down emissions and lower our carbon
Part of the Churchill Group, we are a specialist services partner predominantly in the housing sector, providing facilities services that have a positive impact on people’s homes, workplaces and communities.
