Volunteering at Snowdonia Donkeys

Seven members of the Wynne Construction team swapped their usual office wear for wellies for a day to volunteer at Snowdonia Donkeys in Tregarth – a local charity promoting mental health and wellbeing.

The organisation provides a safe home for the rescued donkeys while creating opportunities for people to improve their wellbeing through animal care, outdoor activities and engagement with nature.

The volunteering initiative forms part of Wynne Construction’s wider approach to social value, which places community engagement, skills development, wellbeing and local economic investment at the heart of its construction activities

Through its schemes with Bangor University, including the Egni development at Menai Science Park (M-Sparc) on Anglesey and the Albert Gubay Business School, based in Bangor, the leading construction company was inspired to give back to local causes.

Wynne social value lead Natasha Pryce said: “We discovered Snowdonia Donkeys through a Bangor University society, and it felt like an excellent opportunity to give back to a charity that already means so much to the city’s community and those living in the area.

“It was a really rewarding day, and it was encouraging to see the impact our efforts could make. The farm makes such a huge difference to youngsters with mental and physical health issues, as well as older people experiencing loneliness.”

In addition to lending a hand with daily tasks, the team assessed the site for potential repairs and necessary improvements.

This forms part of Wynne’s ambition to continue this partnership amidst ongoing schemes being developed nearby, including the Aethwy Extra Care project in Menai Bridge for Anglesey County Council.

“We want to provide a lasting contribution, so it was fantastic to identify areas where we could potentially help and look at how we can continue supporting the charity,” added Natasha.

The day brought together colleagues from different stages of their careers, including quantity surveyor degree apprentice Tom Hewitt and commercial director Simon Moreton.

Volunteering side by side allowed team members to strengthen their relationships and connect outside the usual working environment.

Simon said: “It was brilliant to get stuck in and help with the day-to-day duties, from looking after the donkeys to repairing the surrounding fencing.

“The founder, Ruth Stronge, has created a really special place, and it was eye-opening to see first-hand the effort she puts into caring for the animals and making the place such a welcoming environment for people to visit.”

Tom said: “I really enjoyed spending time with colleagues away from my regular responsibilities, trying something new, and contributing at the farm.

“It was a rewarding experience to see how a few hours of our time could support Snowdonia Donkeys.”

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