18 October 2022
Anti-Slavery Day 2022
Today is Anti-Slavery day, marked on 18 October every year, which is an opportunity to raise awareness of modern slavery, and encourage organisations, business and individuals to take action to address the issue. VGC actively take action to prevent modern slavery within the business, as well as continuing to educate ourselves through external events, and
9 March 2022
VGC announces the Lighthouse Club as corporate charity partner for 2022/3
News release VGC announces the Lighthouse Club as corporate charity partner for 2022/3 Date: 5th March 2022 VGC are delighted to announce that our staff have nominated the Lighthouse Club as our 2022 Corporate Charity Partner. The Lighthouse Club is the only charity that provides emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
16 August 2021
My favourite money tips for parents
Fiona shares some of her money tips - now that the retail shops are open, and children are on holiday, it could be a very pricey time...
18 November 2020
Highly commended in CN Specialists awards
VGC was highly commended in the Community Engagement category of the 2020 CN Specialists Awards for our 'Go beyond the gates' programme.
6 July 2020
Hobbies, music and nature make you happier
Research results show that taking up a hobby, being outside close to nature, and listening to music can all help make people happier.
31 March 2020
Places where you can get financial advice
We have collated a list of places which offer financial advice for people who are worried about their finances during the coronavirus outbreak.
16 October 2019
Touch rugby to help charity
Congratulations to winners Atkins in the Heathrow 'touch rugby world cup' on 16 October which raised £16,500 for construction charity The Lighthouse Club.
9 September 2019
A weekend of charity fundraising
This weekend saw 11 VGC employees (plus two supporters) running a total of 112km for State of Mind Sport. On 7 September Chelsey, Jason, Zena, Emma, Melanie, Patrick, Ellie and Alex (left) tackled 5km of Rough Runner. During the night, Chris, James and Donatas tackled 10km of Nuclear Blackout (the 5km obstacle course twice round).
4 September 2019
Students enjoy summer internships with VGC
Year 12 students Ryan and Omar enjoyed four weeks’ work experience at VGC this summer. The paid internships were part of our partnership with UK-wide charity Career Ready. Omar Miah from Westminster Kingsway College and Ryan Waite from Queens’ School, Bushey, were introduced to several departments in our London head office, including personnel, marketing, procurement
23 July 2019
Charity golf day in Cumbria
George writes: Our recent Cumbria golf day raised over £500 for charity State of Mind Sport. A good day was had by all who attended. The standard of golf was very high, plus we were blessed with the weather. Attendees included the Sellafield team from Morgan Sindall, two teams from M&W, Jacobs, and PPS. VGC
8 July 2019
Update: running to raise funds for SOMS
Laurence writes: 8 July 2019: How lucky I was to run 10 km with my daughter Joscelyn in my home town. I’m pleased to say we had a lovely run yesterday – and we crossed the line together. We started at the Gateshead international stadium, and ran downhill to the Tyne river past the Baltic
17 May 2019
Kimberley's part in CSJV's HS2 award shortlisting
Skills and employment adviser Kimberley McGinty has been invited to attend the Ground Engineering awards by Costain Skanska JV. The Costain Skanska JV HS2 enabling works programme in London is shortlisted for Community Engagement Project of the Year in the Ground Engineering awards. Thanks to her contribution to the skills, education and employment legacy of
