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Bedfont’s excellent Work/Life balance acknowledged with 3 awards by Kent County Council (KCC)

In 2022, Bedfont joined the Healthy Workplace Programme, which involves building new initiatives and putting the wellbeing of employees at the forefront of the business. Bedfont is pleased to announce it has received 3 awards for their efforts to create a positive workplace environment.

The programme funded by the KCC and Medway Council, helps to support health and wellbeing at work with relevant policies, training and guidance. Recent studies have shown that those with a healthy work/life balance have more motivation and are more productive at work.

Jason Smith, Managing Director at Bedfont, comments, “As a second-generation family business, Bedfont has implemented workplace policies that focus on creating a friendly and positive workplace atmosphere with the Bedfont Family at its heart. We have been working hard to achieve a healthy work/life balance for our employees for some time now, and it’s really rewarding for us as an employer to know this has been recognised with the Healthy Workplace Awards. We look forward to continuing and improving upon these efforts, and we have our sights set on the Platinum award next.”

The Kent and Medway awards team, comments, “From the great evidence submitted and interviews conducted, it is evident Bedfont Scientific has created a very social and inclusive organisation which always looks at ways to introduce new initiatives and equally cares for the wellbeing of its customers as much as its staff. Well done to you and all your hard work in making Bedfont Scientific a lovely place to work”

Bedfont takes to the Skies for Heart of Kent Hospice

Local company, Bedfont Scientific Ltd., fundraises and skydives to raise money for the Heart of Kent Hospice

On Sunday 13th June, a group of Bedfont employees daringly jumped from a plane in a bid to raise £3000 for local charity, Heart of Kent Hospice, who provides specialist palliative care, advice and clinical support for adults with life limiting illness and their families in Kent.

Each member of the Bedfont Family had their own personal reasons for supporting the charity and the Skydive was a new and brilliant adventure for them to undertake.

Jason Smith, Managing Director at Bedfont, commented, “We’re incredibly proud of the Katie, Amber, Amy, Ryan, Hannah, and Tom for taking on this challenge to fundraise for a great charity, and we’re very grateful to all our friends, family, co-workers and business partners who have donated to such a great cause. We’re still a few pounds away our fundraising goal of £3000 so if you would like to donate to a good cause, please visit our Just Giving page.”

To donate to the Heart of Kent Hospice, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bedfont-scientific