At Just Williams, we believe business should be used as a force for good, so community engagement is an integral part of who we are. That’s why every year our whole team gets a vote on which local charity we’ll partner with. It ensures everyone has a say in how we give back and where our collective impact will go.
We’re thrilled to share that for 2025/26, our team has chosen Red Balloons as our official Charity Partner.
Red Balloons is a Tees Valley-based lived-experience charity, founded in 2017 and led by people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves. Their peer-led model, Walk & Talk groups, support forums, one-to-one sessions, is built on kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and no judgement. In 2024 they reached 385 people across the region with free community-based mental health support, challenging stigma and fostering real connections
Their focus on combining movement with conversation and peer support aligns deeply with our values. Kindness, inclusion and conversation matter here and Red Balloons embodies that every day.
So far on our journey, we’ve raised almost £50,000 for local charities, a milestone we’re incredibly proud of as we celebrate our tenth year in business. In 2024, we launched our own Community Foundation, which has already supported 12 charities and CICs across Stockton, helping to fund everything from after-school clubs to food banks and community allotments.
These actions are a part of our long-term commitment to making business better, for everyone. We don’t just talk about impact; we build it into how we work, how we hire, and how we give back.
Now, as we look to the year ahead, we’re looking forward to supporting Red Balloons through fundraising, community events, and hands-on volunteering. Their approach resonates with our team and our values and we’re proud to stand alongside them as they continue to create safe spaces and support mental wellbeing across Tees Valley.
Stay tuned for updates on how we’ll be working together, as there’ll be plenty of opportunities to get involved. We’re looking forward to making a real difference, together.