Over the last two years Britvic has proudly supported the charity Bounce Forward. Focused on prevention, not crisis management, its tireless work is concentrated on transforming the approach to mental health in the education system. It’s been inspirational for our employees and raising our collective understanding of psychological fitness has connected brilliantly to our internal passion for wellness. Employees got involved in many ways including over 180 individuals nominating local schools to access the training, as well as fundraising and taking part in the employee lottery which raises charitable funds. Our Group Corporate Affairs Director Kathryn Partridge has served as a trustee to the charity since March 2023.
Its founder Lucy Bailey says: “Bounce Forward’s partnership with Britvic has been immense and we couldn’t be prouder of what’s been achieved. Over 17,000 children across UK schools are regularly being taught the skills of psychological fitness, contributing to happier and healthier school communities which does not go unnoticed by the school leaders. The support we receive extends beyond the exchange of funding. We feel part of the Britvic family and knowing we can reach out for support, as a small charity is priceless. To me, it has been a partnership that has felt truly aligned from day one, and the ripple effect has been infectious and above and beyond.”
We regularly hear back from employees, parents and the benefiting schools, as illustrated by headteacher Suki Edwards at Eastlands Primary School in Rugby: “Resilience is needed so much, and what a great way to help children develop. Thank you so much. I look forward to getting started with it.”
And from Abbots Farm Junior School, again, nominated by an employee based at our Rugby site: “It’s so lovely to hear that someone has nominated us as this totally fits with our school ethos and values.”
One of our IT project managers, Frances Stevens-Bulmer, based in our head office in Hemel Hempstead explains why she got involved and nominated local school Gade Valley Primary: “ For me, it’s important that our children get the training we didn’t get and the earlier we can start it the better. I know it’s a way off until my little one starts but I wanted the school to benefit from it and it to be ingrained and a part of the culture by the time my one hopefully attends there.”
100 schools have benefited from Bounce Forward sessions thanks to Britvic support
