Our family values
The RO’s ethos of embracing family values is borne out by the appreciation we have for our dedicated team of staff and our committed support of local charities in Hertfordshire.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Our people
Our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why our values are built with them in mind.
We believe it is imperative that we work together to make the RO a great place to work, by communicating, sharing ideas and experiences, listening and supporting each other so we can achieve our goals together.
We have a number of policies and values that together address our commitment ensuring we act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.
Charity
Supporting and getting actively involved with a variety of organisations that help the lives of those most in need within Hertfordshire is a core value which, much like the business itself, we intend to build on and develop year on year.
The Graham Rowlandson Foundation
The Graham Rowlandson Foundation, the family charity now in its twentieth year, has supported almost 100 charities across the county with grants from a few thousand pounds to amounts in excess of £70,000. Projects have ranged from broadening the understanding and awareness amongst the general public (and indeed healthcare professionals) of the fantastic work done by hospices in Hertfordshire, to supporting a furniture upcycling charity providing purpose and opportunity to individuals recovering from addiction and mental illness.
Ultimately the Foundation likes to fund projects where resources and relationships can be brought together for the benefit of good causes, applying an ‘In business to do business’ approach to charity.
'For more than a decade, HCF has worked in partnership with the RO to support its local charitable giving. It is clear that the RO’s commitment to be ‘In business to do business’ goes far beyond its commercial operations and extends to its long-term commitment to help those most in need in Hertfordshire. We would urge other businesses to follow their lead and engage in impactful, rewarding, local philanthropy.'
Helen Gray
Foundation Director | Hertfordshire Community Foundation hertscf.org.uk
