Sector & location: Transport – Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Partners: Merseylink Limited (BBGI’s Portfolio Company), Tarmac, Halton Haven Hospice
As part of its Timebank programme, the Portfolio Company coordinated with its O&M provider Tarmac to deliver essential landscaping improvements at Halton Haven Hospice, a palliative care facility in Runcorn.
Approach
- Local engagement: Tarmac visited the hospice to scope and plan the work, following a Timebank application submitted by the hospice team.
- On-site delivery: Landscaping and moss removal were carried out across pathways and communal areas, improving access and comfort for patients and visitors.
- Volunteer-based programme: Delivered through the project’s Timebank initiative, which allocates skilled contractor time to support community institutions.
Impact
- Improved accessibility: Safer, cleaner walkways enabled better use of outdoor spaces by patients, families, and staff.
- Enhanced wellbeing: A more welcoming environment supports the hospice’s care mission and visitor experience.
The improvements significantly enhanced the condition of the footpaths and communal areas… creating a more welcoming and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike.
Halton Haven Hospice
