Across the UK and Republic of Ireland, our VINCI businesses take great pride in supporting the VINCI UK Foundation. Since its launch in 2016, the Foundation has been a powerful force for good – providing nearly £2 million in grants and hands-on support from our dedicated employees to 330 charities and community projects.

2025 marks another milestone, with £238,000 awarded to 41 local charitable initiatives across the UK and Ireland. These grants, ranging from £3,000 to £10,00 are more than financial contributions – they are vital resources that help fund transportation, equipment and facility improvements. These enhancements play a key role in helping our partner charities tackle social exclusion and strengthen the communities they serve.

What truly sets these projects apart is the personal commitment of our employees. Each initiative is sponsored by at least one VINCI team member who volunteers their time and professional expertise over the course of a year. This hands-on involvement is what brings our Foundation’s mission to life.

“At VINCI, our commitment is to create meaningful, lasting change. Through the grants and sponsorships provided by the VINCI UK Foundation, we take concrete steps to support community development in a practical and impactful way. The charities we work with are often vital lifelines for local residents and they hold deep significance for our employee sponsors. It’s not only an honour to support their incredible work – it’s a privilege we value deeply.”

Ruth Ottley Head Coordinator for the VINCI UK Foundation

The VINCI UK Foundation is delighted to support a diverse range of charities this year, each with its unique mission and impact. Here are some of the remarkable organisations we’re partnering with:
 
Barrow Farm
Barrow Farm is a riding centre dedicated to supporting children and adults with special needs and disabilities. They offer a range of activities including, riding and carriage driving, pony care, pony days and tea with a pony for adults with dementia. In 2024, 231 participants enjoyed 4,245 sessions offering fun, fitness, friendship and fulfilment. To provide therapeutic experiences to people with special needs and disabilities, sessions with Barrow Farm improve physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence and overall quality of life. Riding a horse improves balance, coordination, muscle strength and provides social interaction. 

Sponsored by Lee Godding from Eurovia, the £10,000 grant will support the purchase and upkeep of a new pony including purchase, transport and welfare. Learn more here: https://www.barrowfarmrda.org.uk/

Future Talent Musicians
Future Talent supports exceptionally gifted young musicians from low-income backgrounds across the UK through financial aid, mentoring, masterclasses, and performance opportunities. Founded in 2004 by HRH The Duchess of Kent and Nicholas Robinson, the charity aims to break financial and social barriers that hinder musical potential.

Through its Junior, Development, and Senior Programmes, Future Talent provides funding for instruments, lessons, and travel, alongside access to world-class training, career workshops, and ensemble experiences. This structured support helps musicians gain top-tier education, connect with industry professionals, and build resilience in a competitive field. With music education increasingly limited due to funding cuts, Future Talent ensures sustained guidance at key developmental stages. By championing diverse talent, the initiative nurtures young musicians and promotes a more inclusive arts sector. Sponsored by Paula Kwiatkowska from Freyssinet, the £4,695 grant will help with purchasing four new Dell Laptops. Learn more here: https://www.futuretalent.org/

The Windmills Junior School

Sponsored by Phil Edwards from London Gatwick Airport, the £5,000 grant will purchase 30 iPads and tough cases to support their special needs pupils.  Phil is especially keen to be a sponsor for this organisation; having a neurodiverse child at the school, he has seen first-hand the difference they make to the school and its pupils by fundraising to supply goods that would not have been possible without them.   

The Windmills Junior School provide a broad and balanced education for young children between the ages of 7-11. They inspire all children to achieve academic success and gain skills for lifelong learning.   Learn more here: https://www.windmills.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Team Evie

Team Evie support sick children and their families – they achieve this through a variety of projects by providing medical equipment, sensory equipment, portable libraries, family room renovations, hampers at Easter and Christmas, comfort items and parent bags to get families through their first few days in hospital.

Giving blood can be a challenging situation for a child – especially for those with sensory issues. Team Evie aims to reduce the trauma, anxiety and stress which happens when a child needs to give a blood sample, for ongoing treatment/check-ups or for investigations about a new condition. They also help children who experience bladder and bowel issues get a quick conclusive diagnosis and help.

The whole process can be quite traumatic for the child, their family and staff involved, but by providing equipment to make the process easier, they can alleviate a huge amount of this to make it as quick and painless as possible for the child. The bladder scanner gives hundreds of children a year access to medical care and diagnosis in their own home and community, rather to having to travel to specialist hospitals in Newcastle or Manchester. By providing the portable scanners, community nurses can run clinics to help and visit them in their homes to get the care they need.

Sponsored by Keith Adlard from NUVIA, a £9,107 grant will purchase key medical equipment. Learn more here: www.teamevie.org

Save The Family

Over 159,000 children in England didn’t have a home last year. Save the Family work with homeless and at-risk families to provide safe, temporary accommodation and practical support to help families create a more positive future. Located on the outskirts of Chester in a modern, multi-purpose facility, families can stay together in a safe, home environment whilst addressing their challenges. We help reintegrate families into the community and empower them to feel equipped and ready to carve out a brighter future, with increased aspirations and opportunities.

Every arrival at Save the Family shares the need for a safe, warm roof over their heads. With over 40 years of experience, the dedicated team of trauma-informed mentors provide wrap around support. Sponsored by Kim Bligh from VINCI Building, a £7,500 grant will go towards new windows in the North Barn. Learn more here: www.savethefamily.org.uk

Cancer Fund For Children

Cancer Fund for Children’s vision is that no child should face cancer alone. As Northern Ireland’s leading children’s cancer charity, we understand the profound impact a cancer diagnosis has on the whole family and provide vital practical, emotional and therapeutic support alongside essential medical care. From the point of diagnosis, their team of Cancer Support Specialists are there to support families at home, on the hospital ward, in their community and at their therapeutic short break and residential Centre, Daisy Lodge and Narnia Log Cabin in Newcastle, Co. Down.

Their work is delivered through individual support, residential group work, parental support and therapeutic short breaks for the whole family. Statistics now show that young people affected by cancer are up to six times more likely to face mental health issues, like depression and anxiety, than their peers. Sponsored by Deborah Harris from Belfast International Airport, a £5,000 grant will go towards their residential programme costs. Learn more here: www.cancerfundforchildren.com

Leyland Playscheme

Leyland Playscheme provides childcare holiday camps during the summer holidays – offering subsidised childcare and free childcare for those most in need. Each week, Leyland Playscheme welcome over 1,000 children at any one time and have a further 200+ young people volunteering their time. On the holiday schemes, they provide trips to local attractions all included in the price, however the biggest attractions are their wide-ranging on-site activities such as sports and games, arts and crafts and carnival games all centred around a daily Big Show. Their resources and activities also support and promote play among other local community groups such as Scouts, Round Table and local council events.

Sponsored by Phillip Wells from Bachy Solentache, the £6,988 grant will purchase sports equipment for children’s activities. Learn more here: www.playscheme.org

Re-Instate Ltd

Re-Instate is a charity working to improve employment opportunities, quality of life and well-being for disadvantaged people in the London Borough of Bexley including people experiencing mental ill-health, people with learning disabilities, autistic adults and young people. Their Works4Me programme will improve the employment prospects of autistic adults within Bexley through targeted training and support that covers areas such as IT, confidence building, tailored training courses and job clubs.

Sponsored by Mohammed Samiul Islam Miah from VINCI Construction Grands Projets UK, the £5,000 grant will help purchase I.T equipment to support their Works4Me programme. Learn more here: www.re-instate.co.uk

British Disabled Angling Association

We have seen how fishing can be life changing for disabled people, but many are excluded from angling by design, not their disability. Physical barriers can prevent them from participating in an outdoor recreation, as can attitude, lack of awareness, policies and processes that do not consider disabled people’s needs.

The British Disabled Angling Association (BDAA) offers a range of solutions by providing disabled access platforms, specially adapted equipment, services, facilities and specialised activities. Our projects and services offer potential opportunities and benefits to disabled people both as a competitive sport or recreational activity. Sponsored by Samuel Ottley from VINCI Energies UK & ROI, the £7,287 grant will purchase a range of angling equipment. Learn more here: www.bdaa.co.uk

Lions Boxing Club

Lions Boxing Gym is dedicated to providing structured daytime and evening activities for individuals of all ages, offering a positive outlet that serves as a preventative measure against crime and a means to promote mental well-being. Their mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where participants can engage in physical activity, receive mentorship, and develop a sense of community belonging.

Through boxing and fitness programs, their aim is to support individuals who may be unemployed, at risk of engaging in criminal activities, or struggling with mental health challenges. By fostering resilience and providing mentorship, they seek to reduce crime rates and instil a strong community support network. Sponsored by Matt Lane from Taylor Woodrow, the £5,000 grant will help purchase a range of boxing equipment including boxing gloves, running machines and a cross trainer. Learn more here: www.lionsamateurboxingclub.wordpress.com

HAHAV

HAHAV was created by volunteers in 2014, in response to almost overwhelming need amongst people with chronic, life-limiting illness/their carers locally; it has since evolved to provide bereavement support.  Their small staff team of just 5 FTE (services and retail) work collaboratively with over 100 volunteers to deliver life-changing services across Ceredigion and raise vital funds. In recent years,  HAHAV has been on a monumental journey of change, evolving from the strong roots embedded by their founding volunteers, to professionalise their services; to enhance the support they offer, improve the facilities they provide and reach more vulnerable people. Despite this, volunteers remain at the very heart of HAHAV’s ethos and benefit from a diverse range of skills and attributes from individuals contributing over 15,000 hours annually, which is critical to the very survival of our charity.

Sponsored by John Hayes from VINCI Facilities, the £10,000 grant will pay for a range of fixtures and fittings for the Arts & Health facility. Learn more here:www.hahav.org.uk

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes Hospital Charity is committed to supporting all wards and departments at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH). The charity works to enhance the experience of patients and their families through fundraising, volunteering, and collaborative projects with MKUH staff. One of its key initiatives focuses on transforming the hospital’s courtyard garden spaces into beautiful, calming, and accessible environments where patients, families, and staff can spend time to support their physical and mental wellbeing.

Funded by £8,729.94 from Suzanne Moss at Ringway, the project will provide furniture and equipment to support therapy, relaxation, and recovery in a peaceful outdoor setting. Learn more here: www.mkuh.nhs.uk/

Businesses contributing to the VINCI UK Foundation are Nuvia UK, VINCI Building UK, VINCI Facilities, Taylor Woodrow, Ringway, Eurovia UK, VINCI Construction Grands Projects, Belfast International Airport, Bachy Soletanche, Freyssinet, London Gatwick Airport and VINCI Energies UK and RoI.