Last week our team spent a fantastic day volunteering at Gallions Primary School Summer Fete, helping to create a fun and educational experience for pupils and their families. Located close to our Barking depot, the school is part of our local community, and the day gave us a meaningful opportunity to get involved, support young people and make a positive difference. The initiative was supported through our Community Grant Scheme, which gives employees the opportunity to apply for funding for causes and organisations they are personally connected to. Danish Khan, our Head of SHEQ, became a school governor at Gallions Primary School in October 2025 and applied for the grant as part of his commitment to supporting the school and its wider community.  

We hosted an interactive stall featuring a range of activities designed to engage young minds and introduce children to some of the work we do. One of the most popular attractions was our sunflower planting station, where children had the opportunity to plant their own sunflower seeds and take them home to nurture and watch grow. The activity also gave us the opportunity to speak to children about the importance of protecting the natural environment during construction projects, including how we often plant trees and always reinstate biodiverse habitats once projects are complete. Throughout the day, dozens of seeds were planted, sparking plenty of excitement among the budding gardeners. 

Children also enjoyed trying on construction safety gear and posing for photos in our dedicated construction corner, giving them a hands-on glimpse into life within the industry. Alongside this, we ran land and sea wildlife quizzes that challenged participants’ knowledge while encouraging learning about the natural environment and the role construction teams play in protecting it. 

Throughout the day, children who took part in the activities were entered into a raffle, with a variety of toys and prizes generously sponsored by the company up for grabs. The prize draw created plenty of excitement and was a fitting end to a fantastic day, which saw enthusiastic participation from young people across all the activities. 

As a business, we are passionate about supporting STEM education and inspiring future generations. Together with our STEM Ambassadors, we actively seek opportunities to engage with young people, and the Summer Fair provided a fantastic opportunity to do just that. Through hands-on activities such as planting sunflower seeds, exploring construction equipment, and taking part in wildlife quizzes, children were encouraged to learn, ask questions, and discover more about the world around them. 

Reflecting on the event, Danish Khan thanked the volunteers for their efforts: 

“Thank you all for taking part and giving your time to the cause. You brought smiles to the young kids’ faces, and I’m sure we can build on that momentum as we help shape the next generation in the right way.” 

The day was a wonderful opportunity to give back to the local community, engage with young people, and inspire curiosity about the environment and construction. A big thank you to all our volunteers who helped make the event such a success. 

JSM Group has supported the Community Action Trust’s 5th annual golf event through its Community Grant scheme, helping raise £2,062 for vulnerable elderly people in Zimbabwe.

The event was held on 4th July at Stockwood Park Golf Club in Luton, bringing together players and supporters for a day of golf in aid of the charity’s ongoing work.

Community Action Trust has spent the past nine years supporting vulnerable elderly people in Zimbabwe. Funds raised from this year’s event will go towards shipping a container of essential aid, including wheelchairs, walkers, zimmer frames, and other special needs equipment, to those who need it most.

George Galloway, Quantity Surveyor at JSM Group and Vice Chairman of Community Action Trust, said:

“This year’s event, and JSM’s generous support through the Community Grant scheme, means we can keep sending practical, life-changing equipment to elderly people in Zimbabwe who have so little access to it. Nine years in, it’s this kind of consistent backing that lets us plan ahead rather than just get by year to year. On behalf of Community Action Trust, thank you to JSM.”

JSM Group’s Community Grant scheme supports employee-led charitable initiatives across the business, recognising the causes our people are personally invested in.

On Saturday 13th of June, 11 colleagues from JSM successfully completed the Macmillan Thames Path Mighty Hike, taking on an incredible endurance challenge in support of people affected by cancer.

The team showed outstanding determination and resilience, with every participant crossing the finish line. The day was filled with positive energy, strong team spirit and a shared sense of purpose, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Beyond the physical challenge, the team has made a meaningful impact through their fundraising efforts, raising over £4,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. These funds will help provide vital services to individuals and families navigating the challenges of cancer.

JSM is extremely proud of the commitment, enthusiasm and teamwork demonstrated by everyone who took part. Their efforts truly reflect the company’s values and dedication to making a difference in the community.

Congratulations to all involved on an inspiring achievement.

JSM colleagues recently came together for a successful volunteering initiative at Edith Gardens Nature Reserve in Surbiton, supporting the ongoing development of an accessible urban rewilding space. 

A key part of the initiative was driven by the efforts of JSM’s Chessington to Kingston project team, who provided the equipment and carried out significant preparatory works ahead of the volunteering day. This included upgrading footpaths and wheelchair-accessible routes, with six tonnes of material donated by JSM, alongside the provision of labour and machinery. The works, led on-site by the delivery team, played a vital role in improving access across the site. 

On the day itself, 8 JSM volunteers carried out a range of rewilding activities, building on the foundations put in place through the project works. Volunteers constructed gabion cages using stone generously donated by M-Longs, now forming functional seating, alongside recycled timber from JSM’s yards that was also included as part of the donated materials. They also carried out wetland planting within existing ponds to enhance biodiversity.  

The initiative reflects the combined impact of JSM’s project delivery expertise and employee volunteering, demonstrating how infrastructure works can create added value for local communities and the environment. 

“Citizen Zoo is incredibly grateful for the support, dedication, and enthusiasm shown by JSM in helping us improve our urban rewilding sensory garden at Edith Gardens in Berrylands. JSM’s Chessington to Kingston project team, supervised on-site by Costel Minzu, generously donated their time, expertise, and machinery to expand and resurface our wheelchair-accessible paths. 

We were also delighted to welcome a JSM working group for a rewarding and hugely successful volunteer day, with high-impact practical rewilding activities including replenishing our wildlife pond and constructing habitat-rich seating. 

This work will enable us to expand our partnerships with local charities and grow Edith Gardens’ potential as a leading accessible urban rewilding site, ensuring access and enjoyment for all.” – said Digby Wheeler, Rewilding Officer at Citizen Zoo 

The week of activity highlights the positive impact of partnership working, with JSM’s contribution supporting both improved accessibility and long-term environmental value at Edith Gardens.

JSM Group has published its ESG Annual Report 2025, setting out a year of measurable progress across the environmental, social and governance commitments that underpin how the business operates and grows.

Now in its most comprehensive form yet, the report covers JSM’s performance for the year ending 31 December 2025 and reflects work delivered by colleagues across every part of the Group.

“For JSM, ESG is a practical driver of performance, supporting reliable delivery for our clients and helping them build resilient infrastructure,” said Stephen Evans-Howe, Chief Risk & Safety Officer at JSM Group.

Highlights from a year of progress 

On the environmental front, JSM achieved a 99% recycling rate across the Group, with 67,506 tonnes of material reused, recycled or recovered. A Battery Storage Unit trial at Stockport saved 16,892 litres of diesel and cut emissions by 44.9 tCO2e, while a wider trial of the technology delivered a 73% reduction in diesel generator fuel consumption. A trial of HVO fuel demonstrated a 98% reduction in carbon emissions, and solar panels fitted to 27 pieces of plant cut fleet-support callouts by an estimated 80%. All grid-connected facilities now run on 100% renewable electricity.

On the social side, colleagues donated 156 hours of volunteering time and JSM invested £22,000 in local community organisations, supporting projects ranging from the Ealing Beaver Project to Fair Havens Hospice. The Group also launched the JSM Managers University and Leadership Academy, introduced inclusive PPE options, and translated key safety training materials into Romanian to improve accessibility across its workforce.

In governance, JSM maintained a broad portfolio of external accreditations, including its Integrated Management System certifications to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and its ISO/IEC 27001 information security accreditation (now extended to Ireland and Bahrain). JSM also achieved SOC 2 accreditation in 2025.

Building the foundations for net zero 

Looking ahead to 2026, JSM will publish a formal ESG roadmap, work towards setting a Science Based Target, and pursue Great Place to Work accreditation. The Group has also committed to externally verifying its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2027, building the foundations for a credible net zero pathway.

Read the full ESG Annual Report 2025 here

Last week, members of the JSM team spent the day volunteering at the Barking Foodbank, supporting the charity’s vital work within the local community.

The team kicked off the day with a food run at ASDA, using a £400 budget to purchase essential supplies requested by the Foodbank. They then spent the remainder of the day categorising, dating and organising stock in the warehouse to help streamline operations ahead of a busy period.

The Foodbank’s Operations Manager, Funmi Ikele, shared her appreciation for the ongoing support:

JSM has supported our food bank faithfully for the past 3 years, volunteering at our warehouse. We appreciate every time they come because the help get so much work done. This time around, they came with a budget of £400 helping us to get much needed food items. We are so glad to see so many regular faces and we look forward to a continued partnership.

Alongside this volunteer effort, JSM will be collecting food donations throughout the month of April at both of our main sites in Potters Bar and River Road. All of which will be passed directly to the Barking Foodbank to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. This forms a key part of JSM’s annual commitment to giving back and supporting the communities where we work.

Reflecting on the ongoing initiative, JSM’s Environmental Manager, Claire Parsons, who organises the event each year, shared the following:

As Funmi shared, JSM has supported the Foodbank for the past three years, and the need for food assistance has grown sharply in that time. Our volunteers were struck by how low stock levels were this year, which prompted us to take further action. We’re launching a donation initiative to help replenish essential items, with a dedicated QR code and cash donation points at Potters Bar and River Road. JSM will match the total raised, enabling us to purchase priority supplies and deliver them to local collection points. We remain committed to supporting our communities and helping ensure vital services like the Barking Foodbank can continue their important work.

The day was a great success and further strengthens JSM’s long-standing relationship with the Barking Foodbank, reaffirming our dedication to supporting meaningful causes and making a positive impact within the communities we serve.

At JSM, we’re proud to empower our people to support the causes they care about through our Community Grant scheme. One recent project comes from Oliver Wales, Project Manager at JSM, who applied successfully for funding on behalf of his local allotment community, an initiative focused on improving shared spaces, protecting crops, and creating long‑term sustainability for all plot holders. 

Thanks to the grant, the allotment was able to rent an excavator for a weekend in December to dig the trenches required for a brand-new shared chicken coop. Since then, volunteers have been hard at work, and the boundary fencing was fully installed just last weekend. Once complete, the coop will be shared between allotment holders, with a rotational care system and plans for up to 12 chickens, providing participating members with fresh eggs daily. Final touches, including securing the perimeter with chicken wire, will take place over the coming months, with hopes of welcoming the chickens later this summer. 

The larger portion of the funding went toward purchasing as many fence posts and as much chicken wire as possible to protect three vulnerable plots that were facing ongoing damage from rabbits. Through savvy negotiating with local suppliers, the team managed to stretch the budget far beyond expectations, enough to fence six plots in total, doubling the original plan. This included repairing an older plot in need of attention and fencing two additional plots whose owners didn’t expect to be included. They were thrilled with the outcome. 

Committee Chairman, Peter Smith, shared this message of thanks: 

Last week, we were delighted to support Latton Green Primary Academy in Harlow following their call to help to enhance outdoor creative play. The school reached out requesting items such as cones, barriers, signs and other resources the children could use to spark imagination during outdoor learning. We were pleased to donate a Road Safety Kit to help them create a fun, engaging and educational play environment.

The school shared their appreciation, saying:

The road safety kit has already made a fantastic impact on the children’s play and learning. They’ve loved using the signs, cones and barriers to create ‘road works’, redesign scooter routes, and work together, supporting teamwork, communication and early road safety awareness. We’re incredibly grateful for your generosity.

Community support is an important part of what we do at JSM, and we’re proud to play a small part in helping local schools enrich their pupils’ learning experiences.

As part of JSM Group’s ongoing commitment to charitable initiatives, two of our colleagues, Samantha Monk and Doug Monk, are gearing up for the Thames Bridges Trek 2025, a 25km challenge through the heart of London in support of the Dragonfly Cancer Trust. 

We asked them a few questions about their motivations and preparations for the event: 

What inspired you to sign up for the Thames Trek?
JSM have kindly provided grants to a couple of causes that are important to us over the years and so we were keen to give something back. It also gave us an incentive to increase our fitness and get outside more whilst raising money for a fantastic cause. 

Have you ever done a charity walk or trek before? 
Doug has taken part in half marathons and an SAS ultra challenge previously; however, this is the first time for both of us taking part in a trek. 

What are you most looking forward to about the day? 
We are looking forward to the physical challenge, engaging with colleagues that we haven’t previously encountered, and the sense of achievement (and beverages) at the finish line. 

How have you been preparing for the trek – any training or gear tips?
We have been increasing our walking distances over a period of weeks since signing up; the kids and the dogs have never had to walk so far in their lives and will probably be glad when it’s over. 

12 JSM employees are proudly taking part in the trek to raise funds for Dragonfly Cancer Trust, with an impressive £2,550 raised so far! This is just one example of JSM’s ongoing commitment to giving back. The company has already donated over £6,334 to charitable causes this year alone. If you’d like to support the team’s efforts, donations can be made here.

We’re proud to support their journey and wish them all the best as they take on this inspiring challenge. Keep an eye out for updates and photos from the day! 

A huge well done to all our incredible JSM employees who took part in the Thames Bridges Trek this weekend!

Together, they’ve raised an amazing total of £4430 so far for the Dragonfly Cancer Trust, supporting young cancer patients across the UK.

We chose this challenge not just for its scenic route, but because it holds special meaning for us. JSM Group was founded in London in 1998, and our early success came from being one of the few companies with the expertise to deliver complex utility infrastructure projects in the capital’s challenging urban landscape. Walking across the very bridges that span the city where our journey began made this trek especially meaningful.

Congratulations to all the employees for completing the trek and a massive thank you to everyone who has donated to such an incredible cause.