The LSH Credit UK team was proud to once again support the Sywell Country Park as part of our CSR commitment to sustainability and community engagement in the country.

Although the 4 km park is owned by the Local Council, much of its upkeep depends on the dedication of volunteers. Our colleagues helped by building natural hedges from fallen branches to create safe habitats for wildlife just in time for winter. The team also cleared overgrown areas to encourage the growth of wildflowers in the park.

Beyond the environmental work, the day offered a valuable opportunity for colleagues to come together, strengthen connections, and contribute meaningfully to the local community – all under the blessing of clear skies and good weather on the day!

The LSH Credit and LSH Property teams in the UK were delighted to join forces in a CSR event at the Heaton Mersey Vale orchard, which was a leafy 10-minute walk from our office in Stockport. Also in attendance was the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Manchester, Kui Man-Gerry Yeung OBE.

The team started by clearing overgrown grass and weeds from around the fruit trees and then covered the soil with mulch, which is a mix of bark and compost, and provides nutrients to the soil, weed suppression, and moisture retention.

We also cut back encroaching vegetation to open a safe play and exploration zone for local primary school children. This will allow youngsters to learn about native plants and insects in a well-maintained environment.

Despite the summer heatwave, our combined efforts made a visible difference: tree bases are tidy, pathways are clear, and future orchard visitors will benefit from healthier soil and safer spaces.

We’re already looking forward to returning later in the year to plant new saplings and refresh mulch. It’s fantastic to see a simple CSR day translate into real, lasting benefits for both our team and the community.

On the morning of 10 April 2025, the teams at LSH Property and LSH Credit Australia joined forces to participate in a social responsibility activity at Helping Hands Mission.

Established in 2007, Helping Hands Mission is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that provides emergency food and household material aid to Victorian families and individuals in need. The organisation currently operates their charity from LSH Group’s 71 Matthews Avenue property at Airport West, Melbourne among their locations.

The charity is 100% self-funded by their ‘Op Shop’ sales and donations, which allows them to feed over 3,000 local families each week with fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen produce, pantry staples and more. Their operation also provides employment and community engagement for individuals with a disability.

LSH staff donated over 450 Easter Eggs and arranged an “Easter Egg” drive in our Rialto office building in Melbourne. The Easter Eggs were then delivered on the day to relevant families as they entered into the Easter season. The group also joined Helping Hands Mission in sorting food donations and preparing for goods to be sold in the Op Shop.

On 11 December 2024, both the Sydney and Melbourne teams of LSH Credit Australia visited “Our Big Kitchen” in Bondi, Sydney, a community kitchen that inspires individuals to come together to help people who experience food insecurity.

LSHC AU shares Our Big Kitchen’s belief in the power of giving back to the community. With the small team, it is proud to have prepared over 120 packaged meals in 2 hours. Whilst the task was to prepare and distribute meals to those in need of food, the spirit and journey of how the meal was made was equally important. From preparing the ingredients, to cooking and packing the food together, the team enjoyed the opportunity to bond and to serve.

The LSH Credit UK team were delighted to spend the day working at the Mersey Vale Nature Park in Stockport, near Manchester, and supporting the local community.

Mersey Vale Nature Park is a local nature reserve operated by Stockport Council. It provides a habitat for a range of local wildlife and green spaces for the local community. It also houses a large orchard, which provides liveable space for wildlife, cools the urban environment and helps prevent flooding during periods of significant rainfall (not uncommon around Manchester).

This is the second time we have worked at the nature park. Last year, we worked to fertilise and prune the orchard trees. This year, we tackled a large overgrown area, cutting back brambles and dead trees to provide more clear space. After a fruitful day, the team cleared a large space which can now be used for other nature park initiatives.