Supporting our local community
At Baxter Freight, supporting the communities we serve has always been part of who we are. That’s why we’re proud to announce our new charity partnership with Hope Nottingham, a local organisation doing vital work to support individuals and families across the region.
This partnership reflects our core values – Better Together, We Own It, We Are Authentic and We Are Creative – and our commitment to making a real, lasting difference locally.
By working closely with Hope Nottingham, we are coming together to take ownership of our impact, support our community in an authentic way and contribute collectively through hands‑on involvement.
About Hope Nottingham
Hope Nottingham’s mission is to inspire and grow communities of hope through Nottingham where poverty of resources and relationships are met by local people volunteering. The charity supports thousands of people every year. With its main hubs in Beeston and Carlton, they currently operate 13 food banks across the city, providing holistic and life-changing support to individuals and families in need, including easy access to in-person welfare, benefits and debt advice.
In addition to its food banks, Hope Nottingham runs free drop-in cafes, low-cost food clubs, skills building activities including job clubs, ESOL, literacy and digital inclusion projects. Friendship and art groups, alongside community meals help reduce social isolation. They also run an allotment, where fresh produce is grown to support local communities. Most importantly the charity provides and supports over 300 individuals to volunteer in safe and meaningful roles, helping their own wellbeing, building confidence and sharing skills to help others.
Volunteering in Action
As part of this partnership, our team volunteers up to 30 hours every month, supporting Hope Nottingham in a wide range of activities. From packing, picking and organising food donations within the food bank to getting stuck in on the allotments, our volunteers will be contributing directly to work that makes a real difference.
By the end of this year, our aim is to complete a minimum of 350 volunteering hours, demonstrating our shared commitment to rolling up our sleeves and making a positive impact in our local community.
What this partnership means to us
Lorraine Sutcliffe, HR Director at Baxter Freight said:
“We are incredibly proud to be associated with the fantastic work Hope Nottingham is doing within our local community. This partnership brings our values to life, working better together, taking ownership of our role in the community, and supporting Hope Nottingham in an authentic and practical way. It also gives our people the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and contribute to something that makes a real difference.”
Louise Lawrenson at Hope Nottingham said:
“We are extremely grateful for Baxter Freight’s support. Their time, energy and commitment will help us continue to provide food, support and hope to people across Nottingham when they need it most.”
If you’d like to find out more about Hope Nottingham and how you can get involved or access support, please visit their website.
Join a people-orientated organisation
If you’re inspired by the work we do, why not consider joining the Baxter Freight team?
We’re always looking for passionate, like‑minded people who want to be part of a people‑orientated organisation where values matter, and every member of the team is encouraged to make a positive impact.
Visit our Careers page to view our current vacancies and find out how you could be part of Baxter Freight.
