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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.
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