Tapi Carpets & Floors has introduced the Helping Hands Project, a new initiative designed to support and uplift communities across the UK. Through Helping Hands, every Tapi permanent employee has the opportunity to directly back local causes that matter most to their colleagues – whether that be helping a nearby school, providing flooring to a community centre, or donating resources to a grassroots charity.
Helping Hands was created to put the power of giving back into the hands of Tapi colleagues, ensuring that support is meaningful, personal, and tailored to the needs of each community. By encouraging teams to nominate and champion local causes, Tapi aims to build strong, lasting relationships at the heart of the communities it serves.
The project goes beyond one-off donations – it’s about creating lasting value. Helping Hands initiatives include team members applying for donations to support fundraising activities such as running a marathon, hosting a local event, or taking on a personal challenge.
This flexibility ensures that Helping Hands can reach a wide range of people, from children and families to older generations, making sure Tapi’s support has a positive impact across society.
Stores across the UK have helped refurbish community halls, donated to food banks, supported mental health charities, and offered practical help to groups in need. A key highlight is the £700 that brands and communications director Johanna Constantinou raised for the Eve Branson Foundation in December 2024 by climbing Mount Toubkal.
Helping Hands builds on the strong foundation of Tapi’s long-standing partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). From 2016 to 2024, Tapi raised £170,0003 for GOSH Charity through its simple pledge, donating £1 for every customer survey completed.
The funds raised have helped GOSH Charity support Great Ormond Street Hospital’s (GOSH) most urgent needs. The charity funds pioneering medical research, cutting-edge equipment and support services for children and their families.
Jeevan Karir, CEO of Tapi Carpets & Floors, says: “Helping Hands is about recognising the passions of our colleagues and backing the causes that matter most to them. We’ve seen the impact of what we can achieve together through our fundraising for GOSH Charity, and Helping Hands is our way of carrying that spirit into the communities where we live and work every day. I’m proud that every colleague now has the chance to champion the causes that mean the most to them, knowing Tapi will be there to support them.”
Lord Harris adds: “Our partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity has been one of the most meaningful commitments we’ve made at Tapi. To have raised £170,000 and know that these funds have supported families, helped fund child-centred medical facilities, and contributed to pioneering research is something we are all incredibly proud of. It has been a privilege to stand alongside GOSH Charity in helping to make a real difference for children and their families during such difficult times.”
Sarah Bissell, deputy director of relationship fundraising at GOSH Charity, says: “We are so grateful to Tapi Carpets & Floors for raising an incredible £170,000 for GOSH Charity. Their generosity has helped fund vital services like family accommodation and the Play team, as well as pioneering research and equipment – all of which make a huge difference to seriously ill children and their families. We’re delighted to see Tapi continue this legacy of kindness with their Helping Hands initiative, ensuring even more communities feel their support."
