Workers and friends of Henry Boot Construction recently embarked on the demanding Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for their fundraising Lighthouse Day.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge entails a round trip route spanning 24 miles (38.6km), featuring an ascent of 1585 metress (5200ft) across the peaks of Pen-y-Ghen (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres), and Ingleborough (723 metres).
Henry Boot Construction has a strong association our charity embracing various on-site initiatives and ongoing charitable support. Ryan O’Loughlin, a Director at Henry Boot, has also been a Trustee of the charity since 2021.
As well as raising money and exercising – taking part in activities and challenges like these helps Henry Boot employees to boost morale and improve camaraderie.
Ryan O’Loughlin, a Director at Henry Boot Construction, said, “Mental health is a serious issue in our industry, especially among men. We are determined to do all we can to counter that fact, and our work with the Lighthouse Charity has been really successful in doing that over the last three years.
“The charity continues to mean a lot to us at Henry Boot and they have helped us put on some wonderful events for our staff, as well as supporting with a number of other initiatives in the business. We are therefore so proud to be able to further support them with our Three Peaks Challenge and the fundraising alongside it.”
