Colleagues from Oscrete and Christeyns recently came together to support the ongoing preservation of Undercliffe Cemetery, helping to improve pathways and accessibility across one of Bradford’s most important historic landmarks.
The initiative followed recent technical concrete trials carried out by Oscrete for customers. Rather than allowing surplus aggregate from the laboratory testing process to go to waste, the team identified an opportunity to donate the material to Undercliffe Cemetery, where it could be used to support maintenance and restoration work across the site.
A group of volunteers from both Oscrete and Christeyns spent the day redistributing the aggregate around the cemetery, helping to improve pathways and access routes for visitors while supporting the efforts of the dedicated volunteers who care for and maintain the grounds throughout the year.
Undercliffe Cemetery has been an important part of Bradford’s heritage since it opened in 1854. Known for its striking Victorian landscape and monuments, it remains a place of remembrance, reflection and historical significance for the local community. Today, the site is cared for by a committed team of volunteers who work tirelessly to preserve its character and ensure it remains accessible for future generations.
The volunteering day provided a practical way for Oscrete and Christeyns employees to contribute to this ongoing work while also demonstrating how surplus materials can be repurposed to benefit local community projects.
Dean Clarke, National Technical Manager at Oscrete, said:
“In our technical laboratory, we regularly undertake concrete trials to support customer projects, and occasionally this leaves us with surplus materials. When we realised the aggregate could be put to good use at Undercliffe Cemetery, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to combine sustainability with community support.
Seeing colleagues from Oscrete and Christeyns come together to help improve such an important local landmark was incredibly rewarding. It’s a small contribution, but one that we hope will have a lasting impact for both visitors and the volunteers who work hard to maintain the cemetery.”
By finding a new use for leftover aggregate from technical trials, the project not only prevented waste but also provided valuable support to a local organisation working to preserve an important Bradford landmark.
The day was a great example of collaboration between businesses and the local community, bringing together people, resources and expertise to make a positive difference. Employees from both organisations were able to contribute their time and efforts to a project that will help improve the experience of visitors while supporting the long-term upkeep of the site.
Following the success of the project, Oscrete and Christeyns are already looking ahead to future volunteering opportunities and exploring ways to continue supporting the work of local organisations across the region.
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