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Apr 2025
Construction Industry steps forward for the BIG March in aid of CRASH’s vital work
Last month, incredible supporters from across the construction industry came together for The BIG March, stepping up to raise vital funds for people experiencing homelessness and those in hospice care. Participants took on the 310,000-step challenge, with the goal of making a difference while braving all that the unpredictable March weather had to offer.
From early morning dog walks to scenic strolls through parks and along city streets, those who took on the challenge clocked up an amazing number of steps. Their efforts raised an incredible £4,121 in aid of CRASH’s vital work.
The BIG March gathered incredible support from across the industry, with teams from Corporate Patrons ACO Technologies, Arcadis, Beale & Co, British Gypsum, Huws Gray, JNP Group and VolkerFitzpatrick. Charity Partner Bellrock Group also took part and Supporters ECD Architects and Iceni Projects. All walking, running, and marching together for a good cause.
Many went above and beyond to tackle the BIG March and fundraise; from half marathons – like the team from Corporate Patron Arcadis, to climbing up Snowdon, with Byrony Reynolds from Corporate Patron JNP Group even hiking around Wet Grooves Mine in North Yorkshire to explore the area and get some steps in! Colleagues from Corporate Patron ACO Technologies even set a goal to reach 3,080,000 steps, the walk from their UK headquarters of Shefford to their Germany headquarters of Rendsburg, and not only did they hit that goal, but ACO smashed it with a total of 4,525,155 steps!
CRASH team members also got involved, with Projects Manager Vipesh Mistry, finishing in first place with an impressive 406,457 steps! A little friendly competition spurred the team on, making the challenge even more fun and engaging for everyone involved.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of everyone who took part and their generous sponsors, the BIG March raised much-needed funds for CRASH’s vital work supporting homelessness charities and hospices. Wind, rain, or shine, the supporters of CRASH went the extra mile – to help create places that care for people at their most vulnerable.
A huge thank you to everyone who took on the challenge, made donations, and supported the BIG March. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Some amazing views from one of our BIG Marchers at JNP Group!
Bryony Reynolds hiked around Wet Grooves mine in North Yorkshire
Runners at JNP Group clocking up their steps
A team from Arcadis took on the challenge
Kat Mitchell from ACO Technologies went to Woburn Safari Park
Nicky Langford from ACO Technologies on a road run
Kat, winner of ACO Technologies’ friendly competition on a very long run!
Rob Butcher from ACO Techologies captured St Ives town bridge on an evening stroll
Sabrina Matthews at Bellrock Group made sure to get her steps in on long dog walks
“I found the challenge really positive, I have a cocker spaniel who is always wanting a walk!”
Andy from Huws Gray clocking up steps on the treadmill!
Nicola Taylor from VolkerFitzpatrick also clocked up steps taking her furry friend for walks!
Golfers at JNP Group
The CRASH Team also took on the challenge!
Here’s what our marchers had to say about their experience…
“The BIG March was an incredible motivator, pushing me to step outside and stay active every day, even when I might not have otherwise. Knowing that every step was contributing to a great cause made it even more rewarding. The friendly competition within the offices also added an extra layer of excitement.”
“I really enjoyed the challenge, doing this for such an important charity has kept me motivated and helped to improve my fitness at the same time.”
“Being a facilities manager on industrial sites I am on my feet a lot of the day. Days when I was driving long distance to site, and steps were low, I had to take myself off for a short walk in the evening, or on 2 occasions I wore my Fitbit to Rugby Training and was astounded by the step increase – both days topping 20,000 steps. Knee Cartlidge grumbled a bit, but checking the counter most evenings was quite satisfying!”
Facilities Manager at Bellrock Group
“I visited Rome at the end of March. Walked up to the top of the dome of St Peter’s Basilica rather than taking the lift to achieve 500,000 steps in the month, all going towards the Big March.”
“I played in a 4-day golf tournament at the start of March at St Andrews, Scotland, and won a trophy. It made looking for the ball easier knowing that every step counted towards the charity.”
