55 solidarity projects (Castorama France)

To celebrate its 55th anniversary in France, Castorama set itself a target of completing 55 solidarity projects in 2024 with colleagues actively getting involved by sharing their expertise in home improvement.

Such was the enthusiasm shown by colleagues, we completed 70 projects in total. One example was the collaboration with the Simon de Cyrène Federation, which the Foundation has been supporting since 2022. It runs over 300 shared homes in France where disabled and able-bodied people live together. As well as receiving support from the Castorama Foundation to fund the fitting out of a communal room in one of the three shared homes, seven colleagues from four shops offered their DIY talents to help improve the three homes. Where possible, key stakeholders and local decision makers were invited to view the work carried out.

Sharing DIY skills, and participating in community projects, is a source of pride for our colleagues. More than 600 colleagues have volunteered their time since the creation of the Foundation.