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Spokemead Social Value – Be Enriched – 2022 Round Up
Our commitment to Social Value for Southwark Council supporting the local charity ‘Be Enriched’ for ‘The Canteens’ project based at the Castle Canteen.
Apprentices of the Year 2023
This year to mark National Apprenticeship week, two apprentices from across the group have been awarded an ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award for their amazing commitment, enthusiasm, dedication and independence over the past year during their apprenticeships.
Purdy – Ranked No.1 following the award on the brand new NHMF Frameworx
We are pleased to announce that our subsidiary Purdy Contracts have been ranked No.1 following the award on the brand new NHMF Frameworx.
Purdy are proud sponsors of the Potters Bar Crusaders ‘Under 7 Raiders’
Proudly supporting youth football and potentially some new recruits and apprentices in the making.
Hyde Housing Social Value project – Millennium Community Solutions – Donated x2 Lego programmable robotics
Peter Franko – Supervisor on the Hyde Housing Safer Homes contract has wholeheartedly completed two Social Value projects in November
Hyde Housing Social Value project – Oasis Play Centre
Peter Franko – Supervisor on the Hyde Housing Safer Homes contract wholeheartedly completed two Social Value projects last month.
Congratulations to Lily McManus on Promotion to Junior Commercial Supervisor
We are delighted to announce that Lily McManus has now been promoted to the position of Junior Commercial Supervisor from 1st December 2022.
Social Value Project – Christmas presents for Haringey’s Winterfest
Charlie Harris and Reece Beckles delivered presents to Commerce Road Community Centre, for a Winterfest that has been organised for the children of Northumberland Park, in Haringey.
The Kinovo Group – A short film
We are proud to share our new short film that succinctly introduces the Kinovo Group and each of our subsidiaries, Purdy Contracts Ltd, R Dunham UK Ltd, and Spokemead Maintenance Ltd.
Kinovo attend first Echelon Improvement Partnerships (EIP) AMIP meeting
Dawn Kemp, Lee Venables and Larry Rossal one of our Electrical Apprentices from R Dunham are attending our first Echelon Improvement Partnerships (EIP) AMIP meeting.
Purdy supporting the Peabody Pantry
Over the past couple of weeks, our lovely colleagues have been bringing in donations for the local Peabody Pantry which is based in the Paradox Community Centre in Chingford.
Kinovo announce Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2022
Kinovo plc is pleased to report another period of strong momentum within the underlying business at this week’s Interim Results, with significant growth in both revenue and EBITDA.
Urban Gamez 10th Anniversary – Barnet Homes
Tim Blanc from Barnet Homes was ecstatic with the success of the recent 10 year anniversary for the Urban Gamez.
Spokemead Social Value – Be Enriched: Castle Canteen Volunteering
As part of our commitment to social value and Fairer Futures within the community for Southwark Council we have signed up to a local charity ‘Be Enriched’ for ‘The Canteens’ project based at the Castle Canteen.
Purdy are proud sponsors of Urban Gamez 2022 (hosted by Barnet Homes)
Members of the Kinovo and Purdy teams have been on-site at the Urban Gamez showing support to the local event as a proud sponsor.
Peabody: Social Value project – Paradox Community Centre – Garden makeover
Purdy’s second Social Value community project that is being carried out for Peabody.
ISO Audit 9001, 14001 and 45001 passed with auditor quoting “Excellent performance & most impressed”
We are delighted to announce that last week Purdy passed their 3-day annual audit for the re-assessment of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
Celebrating Kye’s 10th Anniversary at Purdy
Congratulations to Kye Gardner, one of Purdy’s Senior Commercial Supervisors, who celebrates his 10th anniversary working with the Group today, 1st August 2022.
The Young Animators have been working hard
The children at the Young Animators workshops have been very busy preparing sets, making puppets for our EV promo animation.
Purdy have received the PAS2030 accreditation
Purdy are now a PAS2030 registered installer.
Purdy work in Partnership with Hackney Council managing and delivering the ‘Reactive Works Contract’
Reactive Office Site based in Downs Road, Hackney has recently received a makeover in conjunction with Hackney Council.
Congratulations Benji Oliver – Engineer of the Month June 2022
A tough field of nominations for June, but Benji Oliver, Purdy Build’s Apprentice Plumber, came out on top with 12 of the 32 votes cast for Purdy’s EoTM.
Domestic Gas Team – Worcester Bosch training
Last month the Purdy Domestic Gas Team thoroughly enjoyed and afternoon training from Matt Taylor at Worcester Bosch, on the Worcester products.
Networking Event in the Sky
Have you started to plan your itinerary whilst in Brighton attending the Chartered Institute of Housing conference?
Introducing Purdy’s Customer Service Team
Introducing Purdy’s Customer Service Team; friendly and professional in their approach, and the first people you’ll talk to when calling in.
International Women’s Day – Breaking the Bias
Our workforce is made-up of almost one third (30.77%) women in an industry that is traditionally male-orientated Construction / Build Services sector.
Head office making steps in the right direction to reduce our carbon footprint
Purdy/Kinovo Head Office are making steps towards reducing the Groups’ carbon footprint.
Congratulations Mick Cork – Engineer of the Month
Fantastic feedback has been received from one of Purdy’s clients
Electric Vehicle Charging Division
Purdy have allocated specific resource to focus on the ‘Renewables’ pillar of the group strategy.
Another Job Well Done = Another Happy Customer
Aron Rayner, Purdy’s Domestic Gas Contracts Manager, has shared the following good news story.
Wear It Pink Day
Aron Rayner, Purdy’s Domestic Gas Contracts Manager, has shared the following good news story.
Introducing our Administration Apprentices
Purdy Contracts have been working alongside Hertford Regional College (HRC) to introduce apprentices into Purdy Head office, Brooklyn Lodge.
Grace Juniper progressing to the Domestic Gas Team
Congratulations to Grace Juniper who will be starting a new challenge within the business. Grace is moving from the Customer Service Call Centre and joining the Domestic Gas Team as a Contract Administrator on Monday 13th September 2021.
Welcoming Kerry Gable to Purdy/Kinovo Group
We are pleased to welcome Kerry Gable to the Purdy team. Kerry is a new Operational Site Supervisor based in Hackney and joined us on 31st August 2021.
Welcome to Purdy/Kinovo Group Jack Gilligan
We are pleased to welcome Jack Gilligan to the Purdy team. Jack has joined us in the new Contract Manager role of our new London Borough Wandsworth Contract.
Exceptional performance in the Audit for ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 / ISO 45001
Congratulations to Hilary Clark, Peter Lees, and all involved with the interviews carried out by the auditor for the recent ISO audit carried out in August.
Dan Bevan – Electric Vehicle Charger Contract Manager
We are pleased to announce that Dan Bevan has recently been appointed a new position within the Group.
Change of name to
Kinovo plc
Bilby plc (AIM: BILB) announces that the Company is unveiling a change of name and new corporate identity.
