B&Q Employees Volunteer Time and Products to Age Concern Hampshire
On Monday, July 21, 2025, a team of dedicated employees from home improvement retailer B&Q offered their support to Age Concern Hampshire (ACH), a charity dedicated to helping older people in Hampshire. The team volunteered their time to improve the organization’s Care and Wellbeing Centres in Locks Heath and New Milton, updating the interior design, re-decorating rooms, and upgrading soft furnishings.
The Centres provide personalized support for clients, many of whom live with additional needs such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s. These spaces are essential for family members and carers, providing a secure and supportive environment for their loved ones. ACH also offers accessible transport options to extend its services beyond the Centres and into the community.
The organization’s services include specialist day care sessions that promote mobility, mental health, cognitive sustainability, and nutrition. Clients also enjoy social interaction and person-centered care, all designed to enhance independence and improve their quality of life.
The B&Q employees’ support was part of the company’s wider Community Days program, which sees groups of volunteers from B&Q helping to improve community spaces and make a positive difference in the communities they operate in. This year, almost 300 charities across the country will receive the same support, with thousands of B&Q colleagues volunteering their time for worthwhile causes.
Marysia Noble, B&Q representative, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, saying, “It’s great to be helping out Age Concern Hampshire. The whole team loves putting their practical skills to use, and when it’s to support a good cause, it’s even better. Seeing a project completed by the team gives a great sense of satisfaction.”
Brogan Rehill of Age Concern Hampshire also expressed her gratitude for the team’s efforts, stating, “We are delighted to have had the team from B&Q support us by giving up their time to improve our space. They have transformed our space into a warm and welcoming environment, creating an atmosphere of comfort. A huge thank you to B&Q and their colleagues for making this happen.”
About B&Q:
B&Q is the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer, with over 300 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. With over 700,000 products available for home delivery or click and collect, B&Q offers great prices and a wide range of options.
For trade professionals, B&Q TradePoint offers exclusive membership and access to dedicated TradePoint counters at around 200 B&Q stores as well as Tradepoint.co.uk.
B&Q also launched the UK’s first home improvement marketplace in March 2022, providing additional choice for consumers. The marketplace offers an integrated experience with in-store returns and Click + Collect options.
The company’s team of over 26,000 colleagues are respected nationwide for providing excellent home improvement assistance to customers. B&Q is committed to sustainable operations and sourcing and supports local communities through initiatives such as funding B&Q Foundation grants and Shelter’s DIY Skills Advisors. For more information, visit https://www.diy.com/corporate/community.
B&Q is part of Kingfisher plc, an international home improvement company with 1,400 stores in 8 countries across Europe.
About Age Concern Hampshire:
Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire provides services to the older community of Hampshire. The charity currently delivers support at their Care & Wellbeing centres throughout the county, as well as Foot Care clinics, Help at Home, Information via their Information Hub, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services, and a variety of other activities. Its mission is to help people “Age well and Live well.”
Head office address: Age Concern Hampshire, Centre Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6DX.
Tel: 01962 868545.
For media enquiries, please email Sarah Jacobs, Marketing Manager at Age Concern Hampshire: marketing@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
To find out more about how to support Age Concern Hampshire or get involved, visit www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
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