A construction firm has donated £4000 to a charity that supports the wellbeing of construction workers.
The JR Group made the donation to The Lighthouse Construction Charity at the Scotland West annual dinner which took place at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
The event aimed to raise awareness of the charity's work in providing emotional, physical, and financial support to construction workers and their families in Scotland.
Stephen Robertson, contracts manager of The JR Group, said: "The Lighthouse Scotland West annual dinner is always a fantastic event and this year, we were proud to be able to donate towards the event fundraising total to help them continue to highlight the importance of positive wellbeing and mental health support within the construction industry."
The JR Group, based in Paisley, works closely with the Lighthouse Club to provide its 200 employees with access to a range of services, including the charity's 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline.
This helpline offers free and confidential wellbeing support services for employees.
Staff members are also encouraged to download the charity's Construction Industry Helpline App, which provides guidance on various wellbeing issues.
Mr Robertson added: "Within the construction industry in particular, it can be very challenging for workers to feel comfortable to be able to openly discuss their mental health and wellbeing and as a result, there’s a higher risk of suicide among people within our industry.
"At The JR Group, we’ve always strived to support our team, break the stigma around mental health and give our employees access to great resources like the Lighthouse Club."
The JR Group, which started as a scaffolding business in Govan in 1995, has grown to become 'one of Scotland’s largest' building and construction firms, employing around 200 staff.
For more information about The JR Group, visit their website or call 0141 849 6711.
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