Family business champions set to spruce up Christmas

Packaging manufacturer and 2019 Family Business of the Year The Wilkins Group is preparing to “spruce up Christmas” by sending over 500 Christmas tree shrubs to its clients.

In a continued bid to become more sustainable, the Nottingham-based company is treating its clients to grow-your-own Christmas trees. Its senior management team will measure the trees in November 2020 and the largest grower will be rewarded with vouchers worth £100.

Sales and marketing director Justin Wilkins said: “We are committed to reducing the use of single-use plastic and we want our customers to share this passion too.

“The Christmas tree growing competition is a fun and engaging way to treat our clients at Christmas time and encourage them to be part of our sustainable journey.”

This is the latest in a string of environmentally-friendly initiatives from the company. Earlier this year, its staff volunteered to pick litter at Gibraltar Point a visit and enjoyed a visit to Colwick Recycling Centre, where they learned about what kinds of items can be recycled.

The Wilkins Group was crowned overall winner at the 2019 Midlands Family Business Awards, which were proudly media-partnered by TheBusinessDesk.com.