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Bournes Celebrates 150 Years by Supporting Local Heroes Through Community Competition
As Bournes marked 150 years of service in 2025, one of the most meaningful ways we chose to celebrate this milestone was by giving back to the communities that have supported us throughout our journey.
Throughout 2025, we ran a special Facebook-based Community Competition to recognise and support the local people, groups, and causes making a real difference. Rooted in our commitment to building sustainable futures, the initiative focused on uplifting volunteer-led organisations working in...
Bournes Celebrates This Month’s £150 Community Heroes - Warming Up The Homeless, Bexhill
Congratulations to Warming Up The Homeless, the deserving winners of December £150 to Celebrate 150 Years award from Bournes.
Bournes HR Director Caroline Hilton presents the donation to Oliver and George Rodrigues, representing Warming up the Homeless
Our monthly award is part of Bournes’ year-long celebration of 150 years in business, recognising local organisations making a genuine difference in their communities. This month, we’re proud to honour Warming Up The Homeless for their...
BounSEN CIC named Winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for November.
We’re delighted to announce BounSEN CIC in Kings Hill (served by our Tunbridge Wells removals depot) as the winner of our November £150 charity donation, part of our Bournes Moves 150th anniversary celebrations!
Supporting a safe, inclusive and joyful space for SEN families
BounSEN CIC is an inspiring volunteer-run organisation that provides a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental — and most importantly, fun — space exclusively for children and adults with autism and/or learning disabilities.
The...
Alone At Christmas in Paddock Wood named winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for October
As our 150th anniversary celebrations continue, we’re delighted to reveal the winner of our October Charity Competition: Alone at Christmas, based at St Andrew’s Church in Paddock Wood, Kent - just a few miles from our Tunbridge Wells removals depot.
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Bringing warmth and companionship on Christmas Day
Alone at Christmas is a small but extraordinary team of volunteers who dedicate their Christmas Day to bringing joy to local residents (primarily older people) who...
Hamstreet School Association Named Winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for September
Congratulations to Hamstreet School Association (HSA), the deserving winners of September’s £150 to Celebrate 150 Years community award from Bournes.
Our monthly award is part of Bournes’ year-long celebration of 150 years in business, recognising outstanding local organisations that make a meaningful difference in their communities. This month we’re proud to honour Hamstreet School Association, close to our Rye Removals and Storage branch, for their commitment to enriching the educational...
Go Play Holiday Club in Aylesbury Named Winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for August
As part of our ongoing £150 for Charity competition celebrating 150 years in business, August brought another wonderful round of nominations from our local communities. Every month, we’re reminded just how many brilliant organisations are out there — run by passionate people who give their time to make life better for others.
This month’s shortlist included some fantastic causes doing important work in their areas:
- 🏦 Rye Heritage Centre – home to the famous Rye Town Model, penny arcade, and...
The Retreat Animal Rescue in Ashford Named Winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for July
July’s £150 for Charity competition in celebration of our 150 years in business was another fantastic month of nominations, with some truly inspiring local organisations in the running. It’s been wonderful to see just how many charities and community groups across the South East are making a difference every single day.
This month’s shortlist was especially strong, featuring a mix of projects supporting people, animals, and communities. After all the votes were counted, we’re delighted to...
Delivering More for European Moves: New Trucks, New Possibilities
Bournes Moves in the UK have made a major investment in their European Removals operation with the arrival of three brand new DAF XD trucks, designed to strengthen European services, trade partnerships, and provide even greater flexibility for moves and logistics between the UK and mainland Europe.
Built for Today’s European Moves
The new DAF XD trucks are the latest generation Euro 6 vehicles, specifically selected to support the changing needs of UK–EU removals post-Brexit. With job sizes...
Meadows School in Tunbridge Wells Named Winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for June
June brought another fantastic round of our £150 for Charity competition as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, and once again, we were blown away by the nominations and support from our local communities. Every month it gets harder to choose a shortlist — a sure sign of just how many incredible organisations are doing good work across Kent and beyond.
After another close contest, we’re delighted to announce that our June winner is Meadows School, part of the children’s charity ...
Kings Hill String Club (Kent) Named Winner of Bournes 150 Years Charity Competition for May
Our 150th anniversary £150 for Charity competition continues to be one of the highlights of our year! Each month we’re inspired by the incredible local organisations that get nominated, and May was no exception. From foodbanks and schools to community music groups, it’s amazing to see just how much passion and dedication exists in the areas we serve.
After a flurry of nominations and some enthusiastic voting, we’re thrilled to announce our May winner: Kings Hill String Club! 🎉🎻
Based in the ...
