Carl McCulloch

Best Mates Welcomes Sheppard Piling as Corporate Partner

Best Mates Welcomes Sheppard Piling as Corporate Partner

Best Mates is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Sheppard Piling. This collaboration will significantly enhance our efforts to support the community and further our mission.

Barry Sheppard’s commitment to his family, staff and community aligns perfectly with Best Mates’ values. Through this partnership, we aim to leverage Sheppard Piling’s’ expertise and resources to create impactful programs and initiatives that benefit those we serve.

“We are deeply grateful to Barry and the entire team for their generous support,” said Carl McCulloch CEO at Best Mates. “Together, we will make a lasting difference in the community.”

Barry Sheppard, Managing Director & founder of Sheppard Piling explained why he is behind Best Mates. “As a company Sheppard’s has activity been involved raising money for several charities over the past years, and for us, the decision to support Best Mates on their journey was a simple one. Mental Health is a cause very close to our hearts and has not only impacted members of the family but is very prominent within our industry and there is a very clear “why” for doing it. We can see the difference these guys will and are making”

As we embark on this partnership, we look forward to sharing updates on our initiatives and the positive impact we will create together.

For more information, please contact:

Carl McCulloch CEO
Best Mates 0300 3036283
carl.mcculloch@bestmates.org

About Best Mates:

Our mission is a very simple one. To help people from all walks of life struggling with life’s challenges who think that they have nowhere to turn enabling them to have the life they deserve through financial, emotional and physical support.

About Sheppard Piling:

Sheppard’s are an independent specialist contractor which designs and installs deep foundations on construction sites nationwide. Our experience in piling and foundation work allows our team to cater for projects of all sizes, from small residential projects, to large new build housing developments, commercial, rail & infrastructure projects. www.sheppardpiling.com

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Best Mates teams up with Paratus Group for the Best Mates 1st Annual Bike Ride London to Paris June 2024

Best Mates teams up with Paratus Group for the Best Mates 1st Annual Bike Ride London to Paris June 2024

We are delighted to announce  the sponsorship from Paratus Group of the upcoming Tower to Tower Bike Ride. The event, set to take place from 18th to 21st June 2024 aims to raise funds and awareness for Best Mates – wegotya

The Annual Charity Bike Ride will hopefully become a staple in the calendar for many years to come, and in its first year is already attracting participants of all ages and skill levels. This year, with Paratus Group as the main sponsor, we look to set the bar for events to come.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Annual Charity Bike Ride as the main sponsor,” said Duncan Ross of Paratus Group. “This event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a cause that aligns with our company values. We look forward to contributing to its success and making a positive impact in our community.”

As the main sponsor, Paratus Group’s support will be instrumental in covering event costs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Additionally, Paratus Group employee will be actively participating in the ride, demonstrating the company’s commitment to community engagement and philanthropy.

“We are incredibly grateful to Paratus Group for their generous sponsorship,” Carl McCulloch, CEO and Co0-Founder of Best mates. “Their support will allow us to enhance the event and ultimately provide more resources to those in need. We are excited to work together to make this year’s bike ride both successful and enjoyable.

The bike ride will feature a challenging route over 4 days of cycling from The Tower of London to The Eiffel Tower in Paris. Each day will see an average of 85 miles ridden through towns, villages and countryside, before heading not Paris on the 21st June.

Registration for the Annual Charity Bike Ride is now full but if you are keen to take part in 2025, please drop us an email, corinne.paul@bestmates.org or visit our website and contact us through there www.bestmates.org.

For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or to make a donation, please visit www.bestmates.org or contact Corinne Paul at corinne.paul@bestmates.org or call us on 0300 303 6823

About Paratus Group

Paratus Group is an insurance group focused on decarbonisation by accelerating the transition to renewable energy and sustainable fuels. We partner with corporate clients to mitigate price volatility, P&L and balance sheet risk, to protect revenue and stabilise cashflow to better enable the allocation of capital into further renewable power projects and sustainability in the transition fuels industry.

Our effective and transparently-priced insurance policies are designed to settle by paying a predefined claim amount. The cash settlement is paid automatically.

The policy removes the need to deal with costly, complex, time-consuming and often opaque traditional hedging products.

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