Swapping the Office for the River: Feldberg Capital volunteers in the Crane Valley

On 22 September, the team from Feldberg Capital swapped the office for the outdoors and spent time volunteering in the Crane Valley. It’s a chance to get out together, do something practical and make a genuine contribution to the green spaces and waterways that run through our part of West London. And that’s exactly what Crane Valley for Business is about. Bringing local businesses and the Crane Valley together, creating opportunities for teams to volunteer, connect with nature and make a visible difference to the places around them. A huge thank you to everyone from Feldberg Capital who got involved. 

Rediscovering the River Crane: Haymarket Media Group Guided Walk

On 2 June, 20 colleagues from Haymarket Media Group swapped their desks for the riverbank, joining LGOAL for a guided walk along the River Crane, right on the doorstep of their office.

The session gave staff a chance to see a green space many hadn't fully explored, despite passing close to it every day. Along the route, the group learned about the volunteer effort that keeps this stretch of the Crane valley thriving as a habitat for local wildlife.

Fittingly, a thunderstorm broke partway through the walk. Rather than cutting the session short, it added to the sense of adventure, and by all accounts made for an even more memorable afternoon outdoors.

Finding Calm in the Park: Tai Chi with Haymarket Media Group

On May 20, 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting a restorative Tai Chi session for a group of seven colleagues from Haymarket Media Group at the beautiful Moormead Park.

Led by instructor Praveen Kothakhota, the session offered the team, a much-needed opportunity to step away from their busy work environments, unwind, and connect with nature. The attendees shared how wonderful it was to simply relax, breathe, and feel the sun on their faces.

Thanks to Pat, Chloe and their team for participating to this event, and to Praveen for guiding such an amazing, grounding experience!

Community Roots: Danone Team Brings Kneller Gardens to Life

On November 26, 2025 a energetic team of 10 volunteers from Danone joined forces with LGOAL at Kneller Gardens for a hands-on bulb planting session.

Armed with trowels, high spirits, and a shared commitment to the environment, the team spent the day transforming local green spaces to ensure a vibrant, colorful bloom for the community in the coming spring.

Our corporate volunteering events are aimed at connecting local businesses directly with the ecosystems they inhabit. The Danone team proved that a small group can make a massive splash in local conservation.

Partnership in Action: HSBC Supports Headstone Manor Orchard

On October 8, 2025, sixteen volunteers from HSBC dedicated a focused day to conservation work at Headstone Manor Park. The initiative centered on essential maintenance for the park's fruit trees.

The primary task was the mulching of 166 trees in the community orchard. This is crucial work that helps sustain the orchard by improving soil health and moisture retention.

The Interview: edrops 

In this August, 2025, interview, we’re joined by Sandor Tóth, Director of edrops UK Ltd, a Henley-on-Thames based environmental company dedicated to the collection, treatment, and recycling of non-hazardous waste—particularly used cooking oil—transforming it into biodiesel through their innovative e-drops program.

Crane Valley Partnership Event Connects Business to Local Environment

On March 20th, 2025 the Crane Valley Partnership for Business successfully hosted a networking and engagement evening dedicated to connecting West London businesses with local green initiatives.

Held from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM GMT, the informal get-together provided a platform for businesses to explore how they can positively impact the community and the environment along the River Crane and Yeading Brook, specifically in support of the Smart Water Catchment initiative for 2025/26.