Swapping Desks for Dirt: Our Team’s Volunteer Day with Thrive!
At John Lamb Hill Oldridge (JLHO), we believe strongly in the importance of giving back to our local communities. In this video, our team steps out of the office and into the garden for a rewarding corporate volunteer day with Thrive, an incredible charity dedicated to changing lives through gardening.
Thrive has nearly 50 years of experience providing safe, therapeutic gardening environments to support the physical and mental health of people facing various life challenges, including mental health conditions and dementia.
Highlights from the video include:
- Alex Gibson-Watt (Managing Director, JLHO) sharing why supporting local community initiatives is a core responsibility for the firm, and how stepping away from the daily routine fosters a fantastic sense of teamwork.
- Wendy Bates (Head of Business Development, Thrive) explaining the charity’s mission and outreach programs that help make their quiet, safe garden spaces accessible to as many people as possible.
- Ken Maxwell (Director, JLHO) reflecting on the rewards of getting out in the fresh air, doing manual work, and learning from the incredible team at Thrive.
We are proud to support Thrive as one of our chosen charities for the year and are so grateful for the opportunity to help them maintain these vital green spaces!
Other Insights
Swapping Desks for Dirt: Our Team’s Volunteer Day with Thrive!
At John Lamb Hill Oldridge (JLHO), we believe strongly in the importance of giving back to our local communities.
Jacob Fay shortlisted in the UHNW Services Individual of the Year category at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2026
We are delighted to share that Jacob Fay, Associate at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, has been shortlisted in the UHNW Services Individual of the Year category at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2026. The Citywealth [...]
Ken Maxwell shares his insights on why younger generations remain under-protected and why the conversation needs to change in IFA magazine
Ken Maxwell, Director at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, has been featured in two recent IFA Magazine publications exploring why younger generations remain under-protected and how advisers can help change the conversation. Alongside contributing to an [...]