Supporting our team’s wellbeing in honour of Stress Awareness Day

To mark Stress Awareness Day (Wednesday 5^th November), we were joined on site by the Lighthouse Charity and its #MakeItVisible On Site team, for a wellbeing talk with our employees and subcontractors at our Beaufort Gardens development in Market Deeping.

The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 holistic support to those who work in the construction industry, focusing on emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Its free services include a confidential helpline, live web chat, text support, a self-help app and peer support groups known as Lighthouse Beacons.

The #MakeItVisible team, made up of experienced tradespeople, travels to construction sites across the UK to share powerful and relatable talks about wellbeing and how to access free support.

During the visit, our team took part in an open and honest discussion about mental health, helping to challenge stigma and encourage everyone to look out for one another. It was a great opportunity to reflect on how we can all support our colleagues and know where to turn when we need help.

As proud supporters of the Lighthouse Charity since 2023, we provide ongoing financial support to help the organisation continue its vital work and reach more construction teams across the country.

Adam Knight, Managing Director at Allison Homes Central, said: “We take great pride in supporting the Lighthouse Charity and were pleased to welcome the #MakeItVisible team to our Beaufort Gardens site in honour of Stress Awareness Day.

“Creating a positive working environment starts with ensuring our people feel supported and heard. Talks like this are invaluable in helping our team recognise the signs of stress, open up conversations and know exactly where to turn for help.”

Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity, said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to Allison Homes for hosting our team and ensuring our message of support reaches their site operatives who may otherwise not know how or where to reach out for support.

“Stress Awareness Day is an important reminder for us all to look out for the signs of someone who might be struggling and letting people know that they are not alone in dealing with work and life challenges. Simply starting a conversation can make such a difference, and reaching out for support needs to be seen as a strength, not a weakness.”

Find out more about the Lighthouse Charity and the #MakeItVisible initiative.

If you or anyone you know is struggling, reach out for 24/7 free and confidential support now:

24/7 helplines: 0345 605 1956, (UK) 1800 939 122 (ROI), Live chat

Text HARDHAT to 85258 (UK) or 50808 (ROI)

Allison Homes Web Article: 5th November 2025