Scolmore Group is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the Tamworth area with the continued development of Scolmore Connect – the company’s dedicated platform designed to bring people, organisations and community-focused initiatives together. The programme reflects Scolmore Group’s broader commitment to social value within the electrical industry, highlighting how manufacturers can play an influential role in supporting local communities.
Headquartered in Tamworth, and with many employees living locally, Scolmore Group has built deep connections within the region. That local connection is a driving force behind Scolmore Connect, ensuring the initiative reflects the needs, strengths and ambitions of the community it serves.
Scolmore Connect provides a structured, visible and collaborative approach to community engagement and awareness. It offers a shared space where partnerships can grow, stories can be told, and progress can be experienced collectively. It also provides employees with accessible opportunities to contribute their time, skills and support in ways that feel personal and impactful.
Supporting local people through trusted partnerships
Scolmore Group has worked closely with Staffordshire County Council for several years
to support families and individuals across Tamworth, particularly during the winter months. What began with Christmas hampers – assembled by volunteers from across the business – has evolved into a more flexible approach, with vouchers now provided to ensure support reaches those who need it most, in the way that helps them best.
Following the success of these initiatives, Scolmore Connect is now expanding its support throughout the year. The company is exploring new community projects where its involvement can make a measurable difference, as well as potential collaborations with other local businesses that can bring complementary skills and resources to larger-scale initiatives.
Recent projects making a positive impact
Scolmore Connect’s recent activity reflects the breadth of need within the community – and the company’s commitment to responding with empathy and action. Recent support includes:
· Supplying essential products for the refurbishment of a local community centre, supporting its preschool facilities and ensuring it remains a safe and functional space for residents.
· Employee volunteering for the Tamworth and Lichfield Pamper Hampers scheme, helping assemble hundreds of luxury hampers for disadvantaged individuals at Christmas.
· Funding new books for a local school library to encourage literacy and inspire a love of reading among young people.
· Donating electrical products to support refurbishment work at a local church, enabling improvements to spaces used by its homeless shelter.
· Providing targeted financial support for families and individuals facing challenging circumstances.
These projects reflect Scolmore Group’s desire to support people at every stage of life – from early years through to older members of the community – and to help create opportunities that strengthen wellbeing, confidence and connection.
A collaborative approach to community support
To help guide this growing programme of activity, Scolmore Group has formed a small committee to review requests for support and coordinate upcoming projects. This structure will also help identify opportunities for employees to volunteer their time and skills on initiatives that resonate with them.
Scolmore Group welcomes ideas and suggestions from community partners, employees and local organisations as it continues to build a programme of support that brings people together and creates lasting, positive change across Tamworth.
