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WELLBEING CHAMPIONS “ COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
MEET YOUR MENTAL
8 weeks paternity leave is something I never
thought we’d be lucky enough to enjoy as Given 2 days to
each colleague
a family, so it’s extremely commendable
CCB have introduced this. It’s helped us for volunteering
tremendously over the last 7 months, allowing
JOHN EMMA THOMAS JADE LUZ Ethos
COOPER HUDSON
BEAVER GOUGH PATEL DAVIDSON me to spend quality time with my new son
“I was really pleased when it was “I’ve learnt from personal “I’ve been a mental health first aider “We can encourage our colleagues “I feel compelled to help others

agreed we could implement this experience that minds are fragile since March 2020, pre-pandemic and ourselves to reflect and find understand that mental health is £37,676

programme, and it demonstrates our and precious” but the timing was impeccable” support if we need to” not a taboo subject anymore” whilst taking pressure off my wife post
commitment to mental wellbeing”
childbirth. I’ve also been able to enjoy doing Our founding institutions, Trinity Hall, and
weekday activities with our toddler I can’t Cambridgeshire Local Government Pension Fund donated to
normally do, like Swim Classes, Gym Tots and charities in 2023
DEV JAMIE
LEA AIMEE SEEMA SUZANNE countless playpark visits, which had I been at made being a responsible organisation a key
MODHWADIA MARSHALL FASTNEDGE BAKRANIA NEWPORT
“Embrace your mind, embrace your “I have seen first hand the eects “Every person’s mental health and “I want to be able to help support “I’m thrilled that the bank

Life. Let’s be here for one another of mental health, which is why this wellbeing is something to positive wellbeing in and out of has invested in all of us by work she’d likely have missed out on.
and let’s conquer together!” is very important to me” be nurtured and supported” the workplace” supporting this programme” principle for Cambridge & Counties Bank.

The flexibility of being able to take this in

2-week chunks has also been a great benefit. Maximising the positive impact, we have on our different communities
It’s meant I could help with later stage activities, is, therefore, very important for us. We recognise that we impact many

CHRISTIAN VEENA EMILY ANYETTA GWYN different communities through multiple aspects of our operations.
COWIE SRIKUMAR SIN TUCCIARONE REES whilst also feeling less burdensome to my team
“Taking care of our own mental “I stand committed to help others, “It helps to talk it through, and I’m “It’s ok not to be ok. “Mental health is not a destination

health is incredibly important” as I believe being content and at here for a no-judgement chat if You aren’t the first and you won’t but a process. It’s about how you From employment, career development, and procurement to
at work, appreciating it is a lot of time to take
peace is important” you ever feel like you need to talk” be the last. We are here for you” drive, not where you’re going”

Reach out if you’d like a chat with any of us off in one go.” investment of time and resources in community initiatives and causes.
Opening up about mental health and how you’re feeling is not an easy thing to do
and can feel intimidating or even scary.
It really shouldn’t be and we’re committed to creating an environment where we Peter Bradshaw, Financial Risk Analyst
can be more open about our mental health and wellbeing.

We’re all trained mental health first aiders and here if you need a chat, PHIL
a cuppa or just fancy catching-up, all in the strictest confidence of course.

BAKER 2023 Highlights
“Nobody has immunity against
mental health challenges”
Direct contributions of time and
resources to local causes are
Health & Wellbeing always a highlight for the Bank
overall and our teams. In 2023
We recognise that supporting our health and we donated £37,676 to charities.
wellbeing of our colleagues, embodying our core We strive to support local
values of being caring and aiming higher, ensures and smaller charities in our
that they can give their best. communities, where the

We have invested in monitoring and supporting financial support makes a real

mental health, including: difference. We are working with
the Leicestershire and Rutland
• Mental Health & Wellbeing training courses for Community Foundation to
line managers maximise our impacts. The Conservation Volunteers
To encourage healthy lifestyles, we are
• Training Mental Health First Mental health introducing a cycle to work scheme and are Our funding and time support this charity that supports
Aiders, with a ratio of 3.2 pursuing the reintroduction of our internal community wellbeing through “Green Gyms”, these allow

Mental Health First Aiders first aiders per car share scheme which is driven by the people to meet and interact, learn about growing healthy
per 50 employees, ensuring 50 employees Green Team. Recognising the importance food and ultimately create healthy food produce.
accessible support across
• Healthy Working eLearning 3.2 of health and well-being, we offer

the organisation
comprehensive private healthcare to all team
• Dealing with Stress at members, in addition to DSE assessments at
the onset of their journey with us and upon
Work eLearning EAP Usage request thereafter. Soft Touch Arts
• Wellbeing forum and Embracing the future of work, our hybrid Funding supports the
resource group 2 working model has been met with New Walk Café to open
• Multiple Employee enthusiasm and positive feedback from our during weekdays and
Assistance Programmes team, as evidenced by recent colleague enables young adults
surveys. This model, which promotes a with disabilities to learn
We also bring our values to life through a recognition how to cook, carry out
scheme that encourages colleagues to celebrate balanced 50:50 split between remote and crafts and sets them

each other’s efforts, especially where they office-based work, has been seamlessly up for future work

demonstrate our core values. We firmly believe that a integrated into our operations. We are opportunities.
positive environment that embraces strong colleague committed to continuously enhancing our

to colleague recognition significantly enhances infrastructure and managerial practices to
both individual performance and overall wellbeing. support this approach, ensuring our team

It is our practice to openly acknowledge personal remains connected, productive, and satisfied.
achievements and to highlight outstanding conduct.