GMI Construction Group PLC

GMI Construction Group is helping create a new accessible play area to transform the lives of more than 80 pupils with special educational needs.

The company is offering its services free of charge to the Yorkshire Children’s Charity initiative that will allow those youngsters confined to a wheelchair to finally join their friends in the play area at Brooklands School, Skipton.

As well as improving access, the dilapidated play area will be revamped and a rebound therapy centre created, which uses trampolines to promote movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation.

In particular, the cycle track, which has suffered severe weather damage, is in urgent need of repair as it prevents those using wheelchairs from accessing the play area and sensory gardens.

GMI Construction Group was the first to join the charity’s Great Yorkshire Build initiative, which involves several businesses within the sector donating their time, skills and cost of materials.

Brooklands School provides a creative, personalised and high quality education to 82 pupils, aged four to 19, who have a range of complex needs.

Lee Powell, Chief Executive Officer of GMI Construction Group, said: “We are proud to lead by example to change lives for the better. It’s obvious that the pupils get so much joy from the play area, but we can make it so much better and create something they and the school can be proud of for many years to come.”

Headteacher Fran Cracknell said: “We work extremely hard to ensure these incredibly special young people have everything they need but our budget only goes so far. I’m thrilled and gratified that the Great Yorkshire Build will make such a difference to our pupils, their families, and our dedicated staff, and I thank all those taking part.”

Charlotte Farrington, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Children’s Charity, said: “The charity only launched in January so it’s fantastic that GMI Construction recognised its ability to make such a difference to the lives of these young people. They immediately agreed to work with us on one of our first major projects and it was down to their strong commitment that we were then able to attract other businesses to get involved.”

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News release: issued on behalf of GMI Construction Group PLC by Recognition PR.For further information contact Andrew Douglas on 01325 363436

Photo Caption: Lee Powell, GMI’s Chief Executive Officer, joins pupils at Brooklands School in a construction-themed play session

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GMI Construction Group PLC is an established and successful UK contractor and construction services company providing specialist design and build capabilities spanning multiple sectors.

Celebrating 35 years in 2022, the company has a proven track record for the delivery of high quality, energy efficient, often complicated projects from inception to completion with a strong focus on innovation and technology.

It operates across multiple sectors and markets including commercial offices, mixed-use buildings, residential, retail, education, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, hotels and leisure.

Driven by strong core values, its focus is on exceeding customers to leave a positive legacy in the communities we serve, protecting the environment for the future generation and promoting a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues.

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