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2022 Graduate Challenge 

Each year, graduates from across Bouygues Construction in the UK participate in a Graduate Challenge that pushes them to their limits in the name of fundraising for a chosen charity. Fundraising efforts up to £7,500 are matched by Bouygues Construction, effectively doubling every donation.

This year was no different with 18 graduates participating in a 3-day Snowdonia Crossing last weekend, which saw them cycle, hike, and kayak across the national park of Snowdonia. Totalling 80 miles over difficult terrain, the challenge included summiting Mount Snowdon and with unsettled weather conditions, it certainly put our graduates’ endurance and resilience to the test!

Tate Parry, a former graduate who has now progressed into his new role as a Business Performance Analyst, took the helm to co-ordinate this year’s challenge. He shared:  

“It’s been incredible to see our dedication and commitment to this year’s challenge pay off. While the torrential rain, 40mph winds, and capsized kayaks proved an unexpected twist, everyone powered through with a smile and pushed themselves beyond what they thought they were capable of. I’m very proud of what our group achieved last weekend, and what we’ve been able to raise for such a great cause.”

To date, the graduates have raised over £4,000, which will be matched by Bouygues Construction in the UK once fundraising has wrapped up and the final total has been calculated. The funds will go directly to their chosen charity, the Wren Project. Founded in 2020 by Kate Middleton after her personal battle with Lupus, the Wren Project provides one-to-one support for those struggling with complex and chronic autoimmune diseases who may otherwise find it difficult to access adequate psychosocial support. This cause is particularly close to our graduates’ hearts, with several graduates understanding first-hand the toll autoimmune diseases can take on family members and loved ones. 

Kate Middleton, founder of the charity, was extremely appreciative of our graduates’ efforts to fundraise on her charity’s behalf, enthusing:   

“We are so honoured that the graduates at Bouygues Construction UK have selected the Wren Project as their chosen charity. We thank all the graduates for their energy in building momentum and fundraising on our behalf. Demand for our support at the Wren Project has soared since January 2022. With an enormous increase in referring practitioners and partners, our waitlist has surged from 6 to 8 weeks. Support from Bouygues Construction is transformative to the Wren Project to help us meet this ever-pressing demand while considering future growth and sustainability.”

Congratulations to our graduates for completing the Snowdonia Challenge and for everyone’s generous donations so far.

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