Princebuild colleagues once again gave their time to support the local soup kitchen, with Paul Baker, COO, Tom Duerden, Director, Mark Asplin, Director, and Sarah Asplin volunteering at the charity’s new location on Dickens Street, Peterborough. Princebuild now has a permanent volunteering slot, giving other members of staff the opportunity to get involved.
Speaking after the visit, Mark Asplin shared his reflections on volunteering:
“This was my fourth time helping out at the soup kitchen, and I’m starting to get to know some of the familiar faces and characters. Every time I volunteer, I’m reminded just how rewarding it is, but also how eye-opening. You really begin to see the hardships people are facing, especially during the winter months when life is even tougher.
So many of the people I speak to have found themselves in this situation through no fault of their own. In this day and age, that’s something that really shouldn’t be happening, yet it is, all around us.
If you ever get the chance to help out, I’d genuinely encourage you to take it. Not only will you be making a difference to someone else’s day, but you’ll come away feeling grateful, grounded, and glad you did.”
The team said it is always a privilege to be involved with the soup kitchen and something they aim to support as often as possible. Volunteering provides a meaningful way to give back to the community while supporting an organisation that plays such an important role in Peterborough.
Princebuild remains committed to supporting local causes and community initiatives, with volunteering forming a key part of the company’s wider social value and community engagement efforts.
