Race the Sun – Keswick Challenge Complete

Sarra Boumellil • April 14, 2025

Chasing the Sun for a Brighter Future

On Saturday 7th September 2024, our incredible team took on the Race the Sun Lake District – Keswick challenge, all in support of Action Medical Research, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of sick and disabled babies and children.

Setting off at sunrise, we pushed ourselves through an intense day of physical endurance – cycling, hiking, and kayaking across some of the most beautiful (and demanding) landscapes the Lake District has to offer.

The adventure began with a 10-mile trek up Skiddaw, one of England’s highest peaks. It was tough going, but reaching the summit was nothing short of exhilarating. With tired legs, we moved on to the 40-mile cycle ride, navigating winding mountain roads and lakeside country lanes. Each event took over four hours, testing every ounce of our grit and determination.

We wrapped up the day with a 2.5-mile kayak across the stunning Derwent Water, crossing the finish line as the sun began to set – just in time.

Our team – Chris McElwee, Ste Hoy, Joe Carter, Craig Sanders, Ian Buxton, and Mike Hart – trained hard for this, spending the summer getting up at dawn to cycle to work and run hills around Old Swan. All that dedication paid off.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we not only reached but exceeded our fundraising target, raising £3,800. In total, the event raised over £200,000 for Action Medical Research.

Your donations are making a real difference – helping fund critical research into premature birth, childhood disabilities, and rare, incurable diseases. This support gives families hope and helps bring medical breakthroughs within reach.

From the bottom of our hearts – thank you. Together, we’re helping children overcome some of the toughest challenges they face.

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Celebrating Apprenticeship Week at A&B Engineering

By Sarra Boumellil • February 9, 2026

At A&B Engineering, Apprenticeship Week provides an opportunity to recognise the important role apprentices play within our business and the wider engineering industry. We are proud to support apprenticeships as a key pathway into engineering, helping individuals develop practical skills, gain industry experience, and build long-term careers. Our apprentices are an integral part of our team, contributing to projects while learning from experienced engineers and developing the technical and professional skills needed for the future. Through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, we aim to create an environment where apprentices can grow with confidence and achieve their potential. Investing in apprenticeships is part of our wider commitment to social value. By providing opportunities for young people and those looking to retrain, we help strengthen local skills, support employment, and contribute positively to our communities. As we celebrate Apprenticeship Week, we would like to thank our apprentices for their dedication and enthusiasm, and we look forward to supporting the next generation of engineering talent.

Measuring Our Social Value Impact

By Sarra Boumellil • February 9, 2026

At A&B Engineering, we are committed to creating positive social value through the opportunities we provide, the communities we support, and the people we invest in. To help us better understand and measure this impact, we work with SocialScore , a social value measurement tool developed by The Women’s Organisation. Built on over 30 years of social value expertise, SocialScore enables organisations to track, evidence, and report on the difference they make across community engagement, employment, skills development, and wellbeing. Through SocialScore, we are able to capture meaningful data that reflects our contribution to society — from apprenticeship and work experience opportunities to community initiatives and workforce development. This approach ensures transparency in our reporting while helping us identify new ways to strengthen our social impact. Our partnership with SocialScore supports our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices, allowing us to measure what matters and continuously improve the value we create for our communities and stakeholders.

Project Announcement – Millwood SEND School

February 9, 2026

A&B Engineering is pleased to announce one of our latest project wins at Millwood SEND School in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. The development will support the school’s expansion, providing modern, high-quality facilities designed to enhance the learning environment for pupils with special educational needs. With works scheduled to commence in March 2026, the expansion will play an important role in meeting the growing demand for specialist education provision within the local community. The project will help create a purpose-built environment that supports both academic development and student wellbeing. A&B Engineering will be responsible for delivering the mechanical and electrical services for the scheme. We are proud to be working once again alongside Kier Group, continuing a strong and successful partnership in delivering high-quality education facilities. This project represents another SEN school added to A&B Engineering’s growing portfolio, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to supporting the education sector through the delivery of efficient, reliable, and high-performing building services solutions.

A&B Engineering partners with the British Heart Foundation

By Sarra Boumellil • February 3, 2026

A&B Engineering announces Charity of the Year partnership with the British Heart Foundation. A&B Engineering is proud to announce the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as our Charity of the Year , launching during National Heart Month. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, our communities, and the wider public — while helping fund vital, life-saving research. Our fundraising goal We have set an ambitious fundraising target of £15,000 , with every pound raised helping the British Heart Foundation fund ground-breaking research, provide vital support, and campaign for better heart health across the UK. 👉 Support our fundraising efforts: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/aandbengineeringbhf Making a difference together This partnership is about more than fundraising — it’s about coming together as a business and a community to help protect hearts, save lives, and support future generations.