A spokesperson for the business said: “As part of our commitment to listening to, and responding to, our team’s feedback, in October this year, WCF partnered with a Great Place to Work® as our new employee engagement surveying tool.
“Great Place to Work® is a global evaluator of workplace culture. Their lists and global benchmarks are the industry standard, built on data from more than 100 million employees worldwide. Our aim when partnering with GPTW was to ensure that every employee-owner has pride in what they do, enjoys their time at work, and has the support and sense of community with the people they work with. The Great Places to Work platform would help us collate this information and turn the feedback shared into meaningful insight.
“As part of our annual engagement survey cycle, we used the Great Place to Work Trust Index survey. A series of 60 questions, it covers areas such as equity, pride, community, leadership, and camaraderie, to name a few.”
Turning insight into actions
“Being an employee-owner of WCF means using your voice to drive meaningful change for all, and we are thrilled that 80% of our colleagues chose to take part and share their insight on what we are doing well, and importantly, where we can make improvements. We are now working with our teams to keep the conversation going, working together to turn insight into actions which we are all responsible for.”
Karen Kelso, Head of People and Culture, WCF Ltd, explained more: “For me, becoming a ‘Great Place to Work’ isn’t just a badge or external recognition, it reflects the culture we’ve collectively built with our employee-owners. It’s a sign that our people feel valued, supported, and proud to be part of the WCF team.
“We achieved an average rating of 73% across the Trust Index survey statements and focus areas, with 80% of our colleagues choosing to take part. Achieving certification is proof that we are living up to our Guiding Principles which are at the heart of everything we do here at WCF.
“We will be working with our teams to ensure we nurture what we do well, as well as looking at what we can do more of to enhance the culture and experience for our people. A huge thank you to my WCF colleagues, you are all incredible and are the reason we are now (officially) a Great Place to Work.”
Gleaner Ltd: Raising money for worthy causes
Gleaner, the Elgin-based, family-owned, fuel distributor, is very proud of Martin Goddard, Depot Manager for Inverness and Grantown, for his recent fundraising.
Martin took part in the Big Ibrox Sleep Out event at Rangers Football Club. Sleep Out participants were invited to sleep outside overnight in the stadium while raising money for those affected by homelessness.
Sleep Out participants spent the night either on the technical area pitch-side or in the stand and got a small glimpse of the nightly conditions experienced by people who are street homeless. Participants taking part were asked to bring along warm clothing and a sleeping bag and the Foundation provided hot soup and beverages in the evening as well as a hot breakfast in the morning.
An inspiration
Martin explained more: “I was raising money for The Glasgow City Mission, The Simon Community Scotland and the Rangers Charity Foundation. Both The City Mission and The Simon Community help people affected by homelessness and poverty. The Rangers Charity Foundation is important to me too as I can identify with the strong charitable values of the club.
“I wanted to raise money for these charities to help fund the work they do for people less fortunate than most. I go to Glasgow a lot to watch my team, Rangers, and the amount of people begging in the streets is staggering. It is a sad indictment on society that we cannot give these people a decent home to live in.
“I am fortunate to have a very stable and supportive family at home and my employer, Gleaner Ltd, a family-owned firm, is also very supportive so I realise I am very lucky to have both in my life.”
David Todd, Managing Director, added: “Gleaner is immensely proud of Martin for his commitment to supporting a great cause by participating in the Big Ibrox Sleep Out. His dedication and effort in raising vital funds are truly commendable – an inspiration to us all.”
WCF Chandlers: Planning a Valentine’s Ball
WCF Chandlers, the Lincolnshire-based distributor, is continuing to raise money for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Service, and has plans for a Valentine’s Ball in February.
Two Lincolnshire businesses have joined forces to raise £10,000 for the air ambulance service by organising a charity ball. WCF Chandlers and Belton Woods Hotel are showing their support for the life-saving charity by hosting the glitzy Valentine’s themed event in February.
A black-tie event, the Valentine’s Ball will take place at Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham on February 15th 2025 and will feature music, dancing, entertainment and a three-course meal.
Local businesses are being invited to take tables at the event, or donate prizes for the auction on the night, in support of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance (LNAA), which marks its 30th anniversary in 2024.
An event to remember
Charlotte Carratt, General Manager of Sales and Marketing, WCF Chandlers, said: “WCF Chandlers is a long-standing supporter of the LNAA and wanted to take its support to the next level.
“The LNAA provides a vital, life-saving service to this area and it’s a cause close to the hearts of many of our customers who live and work in our rural communities.
“As a company, we have supported the LNAA for several years through fundraising as a team, but we felt the time was right to take the next step and organise a major fundraising event with the aim of raising £10,000.
“We were delighted to be able to join forces with the team at Belton Woods, who have chosen the LNAA as their charity of the year, to make it an event to remember.”
Celebrating 30 years of the Air Ambulance Service
The LNAA covers a 3,500 square-mile region across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire and responded to 1,771 incidents in 2023. The service needs to raise £13 million this year and relies on donations to remain operational.
Joe Harper, Corporate Partnerships Manager at the LNAA, said: “As we celebrate our 30th anniversary and reflect on reaching the incredible milestone of 30,000 life-saving missions, we’re incredibly grateful to WCF Chandlers and Belton Woods Hotel for hosting the Valentine’s Ball in support of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.
“Our dedicated crew carries out critical interventions, often in the most challenging of circumstances. We receive no government funding, and it’s only thanks to the generous support of the people and businesses across our region that we can continue to provide this essential service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On behalf of everyone at the LNAA, thank you for your continued support.”
Tickets cost £75 per person. Sponsorship packages are available for individuals and businesses from £150. To find out more or to book your place at the Valentine’s Ball email events@beltonwoods.co.uk or call 01476 514379.
LCM Ltd: Employee of the Quarter
LCM Ltd, the Lancashire-based, fuel, energy, and infrastructure specialist, has proudly announced the joint winners of their Employee of the Quarter Award!
Richard Wallace, CEO of LCM, said: “I’m delighted to announce that Tom Littlewood (Operations Manager) and Craig Harrison (Operations Manager for the Coatings and Linings Division) have been jointly selected as Employees of the Quarter.
“Their exceptional contributions to our team have been invaluable. Both Tom and Craig consistently demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and adaptability, embodying the core values of our company.
“Their dedication to their roles, and their commitment to delivering outstanding results have significantly impacted our success. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to their continued contributions to LCM.”
Congratulations to Tom and Craig!
Image supplied by WCF Chandlers
