Helping with Hands projects

WELBRA, founded in 2008, combats invasive wilding conifers in the...

WELBRA, founded in 2008, combats invasive wilding conifers in the Waimakariri District. This year, 13 Barenbrug volunteers helped clear these trees at Flock Hill Station, aiding in native landscape restoration.

In February 2024, LCAR called upon the volunteers they trust...

In February 2024, LCAR called upon the volunteers they trust, Barenbrug USA, to help with expanding their rescue program that offers proper care and shelter for animals that have been rescued.

The city of Albany boasts 36 stunning parks, encompassing nearly...

The city of Albany boasts 36 stunning parks, encompassing nearly 900 acres of green space, from tranquil trails to vibrant recreational areas, the parks in Albany offer something for everyone to enjoy.

Nestled in the serene town of Overasselt, Woonzorg De Wende is...

Nestled in the serene town of Overasselt, Woonzorg De Wende is not just a residential care facility for seniors; it's a vibrant community dedicated to providing compassionate care and comfortable living. Within this nurturing environment, a recent project supported by Barenbrug Holland has added an extra layer of joy and engagement for residents.

The Zonnebloem came to visit our office on 19 February 2024. A...

The Zonnebloem came to visit our office on 19 February 2024. A group of 10 colleagues prepared a warm welcome and an informative afternoon for the 42 visitors.

The Barenbrug USA team recently hosted their annual Thanksgiving...

The Barenbrug USA team recently hosted their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, with all contributions directed towards benefiting Hope Station.

On Monday afternoon, 6 November 2023, some of our employees'...

On Monday afternoon, 6 November 2023, some of our employees' partners helped the teachers of the Centre for Special Needs Education to move into their new classrooms. 

Our Victorian team recently worked on the Food for Change farm...

Our Victorian team recently worked on the Food for Change farm for our Helping with Hands Day. 

On 12 October 2023 ten colleagues helped in rebuilding a henhouse...

On 12 October 2023 ten colleagues helped in rebuilding a henhouse into a cuddly loft where children can cuddle with rabbits and guinea pigs in a safe, secure sealed surrounding for both children and animals.

On Friday 23 June 2023, it was time to roll up our sleeves for...

On Friday 23 June 2023, it was time to roll up our sleeves for our annual Helping with Hands activity. A total of 16 pairs of hands helped at three Siza locations in Bennekom, the Netherlands.

Barenbrug employees got their hands dirty on a recent Helping...

Barenbrug employees got their hands dirty on a recent Helping with Hands Day.

Barenbrug Holding went for their annual Helping with Hands...

Barenbrug Holding went for their annual Helping with Hands activity. This year they supported the elderly care group RijnWaal, among others in building up a small new greenhouse.

Barenbrug Holding helped to create a path from the Roman gardens...

Barenbrug Holding helped to create a path from the Roman gardens to the Unesco world heritage Limes, painted the shelter of the Roman oven and exhibition space and cleared the Roman Garden and Street of weeds to make them shine again.

Like last year the COVID pandemic still has a big influence in...

Like last year the COVID pandemic still has a big influence in South Africa. At the beginning of winter this is felt even more...

We took to the hills inland from the Barenbrug office to spend a...

We took to the hills inland from the Barenbrug office to spend a day assisting the local ecological and landscape restoration trust to control wilding conifers in the South Island’s iconic alpine environment.

We decided to help our local hospital, Santa Casa de Guaíra, by...

We decided to help our local hospital, Santa Casa de Guaíra, by offering 103 cylinders refilled with oxygen.

The team of Barenbrug Poland helped the association “Bukowianki...

The team of Barenbrug Poland helped the association “Bukowianki” to create green space for children at the primary school in Bukownica.

Bringing fellow citizens into contact with their natural...

Bringing fellow citizens into contact with their natural environment, that is the purpose of this farm in the city of Arnhem. Because only when you are close to nature you can understand how important it is to deal with it properly. 

"We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone"

"We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone"

Barenbrug USA was able to contribute nourishing foods to our...

Barenbrug USA was able to contribute nourishing foods to our local shelter to help with making sure that those who are less fortunate are provided a meal.

Barenbrug USA was able to contribute the essential school...

Barenbrug USA was able to contribute the essential school supplies that will help with a child’s future so that they are successful with their academic growth.

The Barenbrug team of Australia purchased new fencing and offered...

The Barenbrug team of Australia purchased new fencing and offered their hands-on assistance to remove the damaged fencing and to erect the new fencing for the MacKinnons.

Barenbrug USA was able to show their appreciation to our retired...

Barenbrug USA was able to show their appreciation to our retired military personnel and enjoy an evening with the Veterans from the Lebanon VA in a family like setting, watching a great game of baseball.

Children in emergency and respite care at a unique haven in...

Children in emergency and respite care at a unique haven in Canterbury are enjoying new wheels for summer this year, thanks to the team at Barenbrug Agriseeds New Zealand.

On December 16^th the Adelaide office held their “Helping With...

On December 16^th the Adelaide office held their “Helping With Hands” event in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.

Barenbrug Holland invited 19 children, that come from a less...

Barenbrug Holland invited 19 children, that come from a less fortunate families, to celebrate Saint Nicholas.

As part of our global "Helping with Hands" initiative, the...

As part of our global "Helping with Hands" initiative, the Barenbrug Polska team renovated the area around the Self-Help House in Aleksandrów Łódzki.

In October a few colleagues from Barenbrug Belgium picked up a...

In October a few colleagues from Barenbrug Belgium picked up a paintbrush for the Sint-Niklaas Day Center.

Barenbrug Argentina initiated a new program that aims to foster...

Barenbrug Argentina initiated a new program that aims to foster social inclusion and at the same time helps to protect the environment. 

In September Heritage Seeds’ staff lent a helping hand to the...

In September Heritage Seeds’ staff lent a helping hand to the township of Walhalla in Victoria, Australia, where in March 2019 bushfires destroyed many properties. 

In April and May the Research Team of Barenbrug USA helped the...

In April and May the Research Team of Barenbrug USA helped the Linn County Animal Rescue in Waterloo, Oregon by building kennels.

This year Barenbrug South Africa decided to take a different...

This year Barenbrug South Africa decided to take a different approach for their Helping with Hands project. They started a tree planting project, doing good for society and at the same time supporting a sustainable approach of the environment.

At the end of July, Barenbrug Brazil came in action again for...

At the end of July, Barenbrug Brazil came in action again for Helping with Hands. Barenbrug Brazil has chosen to give more permanent support to SOGUBE (Sociedade Guairense de Beneficiência).

Taking the Helping with Hands parameters of engaging with a...

Taking the Helping with Hands parameters of engaging with a charity that worked in the field of education, sports or environment, we looked to locate charities in the region who fit one or all of those remits

Barenbrug Argentina initiated BAR HOGAR: a project in which...

Barenbrug Argentina initiated BAR HOGAR: a project in which employees are encouraged to contribute in the form of volunteer work, helping to improve the housing conditions of those co-workers who are really in need...

Villa Pardoes offers an unforgettable holiday to families who...

Villa Pardoes offers an unforgettable holiday to families who live their daily lives with a child between 4 and 12 years who has a serious, potentially life-threatening illness....

On Tuesday morning, 14 May 2019, we gathered at the fort. The...

On Tuesday morning, 14 May 2019, we gathered at the fort. The weather was sunny but fresh. Perfect for a DIY day! After the volunteers of Fort Pannerden recovered from the shock that our group not only consisted of men, but that also three women were present, we were given an explanation....

In December 2018, the Heritage Seeds Queensland team came...

In December 2018, the Heritage Seeds Queensland team came together to help re-stock warehouse shelves, and pack shopping trolleys that are provided to families in need

The Heritage Seeds research team based at Howlong assisted the...

The Heritage Seeds research team based at Howlong assisted the Albury branch of Riding for the Disabled in November.

The Northern and Southern Heritage Seeds sales teams came...

The Northern and Southern Heritage Seeds sales teams came together to help out the cricket club by giving the main fence at Griffiths Park, which is 300m in length, a long overdue makeover.

Team Barenbrug USA assisted Habitat for Humanity with...

Team Barenbrug USA assisted Habitat for Humanity with constructing a home for a single mother and her 4 children. With the help of the team the family was able to move into their new house before Chirstmas. 

In October Barenbrug France employees spent a day with disabled...

In October Barenbrug France employees spent a day with disabled elderly people. Together they played games, had a picnic and went to see an exciting horse race at race course Fountainebleau. 

The “Zonnebloem” Foundation in Oosterhout celebrated their 25th...

The “Zonnebloem” Foundation in Oosterhout celebrated their 25th anniversary in June this year. To celebrate this, a jubilee day was organized which has been made possible through our Helping with Hands Foundation.

The Portsea Camp is a not for profit organisation that provides...

The Portsea Camp is a not for profit organisation that provides seaside holidays for disadvantaged, special needs and rurally isolated children. Located in the beautiful seaside town of Portsea, 60km south-east of Melbourne, the camp provides a safe, caring, healthy, educational and recreational environment for the children of Victoria and NSW.

Attie van Wyk Primary school is a rural farm school situated on...

Attie van Wyk Primary school is a rural farm school situated on the Diemersdal wine farm outside Durbanville. They aim to develop the children holistically and create a safe environment for them.

This year the Adelaide Office undertook our Helping with Hands...

This year the Adelaide Office undertook our Helping with Hands project at the “The Market Place in the City” a volunteer event managed by the Salvation Army.

The Avalon Centre is a support charity to assist with the...

The Avalon Centre is a support charity to assist with the homeless, people with mental health and physical problems, the elderly, refugees and anyone else who may need support.

“Bio Vakantieoord” is a holiday park in The Netherlands where...

“Bio Vakantieoord” is a holiday park in The Netherlands where families with a complex disabled child can spend their holidays together in an adapted bungalow.

On June 14^th, 2017 we went to the holiday park for families with...

On June 14^th, 2017 we went to the holiday park for families with a complex disabled child called “Bio Vakantieoord”, to help out with a few chores that needed a helping hand.

On Monday, April 24^th 2017 at 9am, about 9 Barenbrug Holland...

On Monday, April 24^th 2017 at 9am, about 9 Barenbrug Holland colleagues gathered at Bio Vakantieoord. At this holiday park, families with a (complex) disabled child are able to celebrate their holidays.

Staff members of Barenbrug Holland helped out at Scouting Group...

Staff members of Barenbrug Holland helped out at Scouting Group De Zwervers in Veenendaal. This group is an active youth association for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 21; an association completely run by volunteers.

Barenbrug Tourneur Recherches has taken up a Helping with Hands...

Barenbrug Tourneur Recherches has taken up a Helping with Hands project to support IJA in Toulouse, one hour away from our location in Mas Grenier. Their mission is to accommodate and to help children, young people and adults facing a visual handicap situation. 

In July 2017, all employees of Herritage Seeds attending the...

In July 2017, all employees of Herritage Seeds attending the Company Conference participated in a Helping with Hands project for Deaf Children Australia.

Early spring 2017, the Barenbrug Holding employees engaged in...

Early spring 2017, the Barenbrug Holding employees engaged in their second Helping with Hands (HwH) project. This year we decided to build a Jeu de Boules court for Elderly and nursery home St Jozef in Lent not far from our head office in Nijmegen (NL).

In May 2017, a group of employees of Barenbrug Holland assisted “e...

In May 2017, a group of employees of Barenbrug Holland assisted “elderly” people in visiting Palace ‘t Loo together with the volunteer foundation De Zonnebloem. 

Six employees of Barenbrug France participated in a Helping with...

Six employees of Barenbrug France participated in a Helping with Hands project at a school in Ostricourt (North of France) on Friday 31 March 2017 in the morning with vegetable seeds, grass seeds, some tools and their hands!

In early April, the team of Barenbrug Poland visited the...

In early April, the team of Barenbrug Poland visited the headquarters of the Stworzenia Pana Smolenia (Mr. Smoleń’s Animals) foundation, which offers child and adult rehabilitation through hippotherapy. Our close and enthusiastic team decided to help the stud farm renovate the pasture and renew the lawns.

The Sales & Marketing team of Heritage Seeds in Australia took...

The Sales & Marketing team of Heritage Seeds in Australia took the opportunity in April 2017! While together for the recent Sales Scrum in Warrnambool, they did perform a conservation and maintenance task at the St Helens nature reserve.

On March 29, 2017 6 employees of Barenbrug Holland travelled to...

On March 29, 2017 6 employees of Barenbrug Holland travelled to Lunteren. Armed with spades and gloves they worked with the residents and neighbors on the 400 meters wild hedgerow.

As part of Heritage Seeds’ “Helping with Hands” initiative, the...

As part of Heritage Seeds’ “Helping with Hands” initiative, the Dandenong office and warehouse staff contributed towards the Puffing Billy Railway’s Corporate Volunteer Program. Over two days, 22 staff members were involved in the program in May 2016.

On 20 February 2017, the Australian Howlong Research Team from...

On 20 February 2017, the Australian Howlong Research Team from Heritageseeds undertook the ‘Helping with Hands’ project at the Albury branch of Riding for the Disabled. The RDA (‘Riding for the Disabled Association’) is entirely volunteer based and provides the opportunity for people with a wide range of disabilities to experience horse riding.

On Friday December 5^th, 2016 a team of nine Barenbrug Holland...

On Friday December 5^th, 2016 a team of nine Barenbrug Holland employees rolled up their sleeves and refurbished the horse riding arena of riding school ‘t Biobos in Arnhem. The Barenbrug employees repainted the siding of the indoor arena as well as the wheelchair elevator.

In 2016, all Heritage Seeds staff members from the Brisbane...

In 2016, all Heritage Seeds staff members from the Brisbane office travelled to the Sherwood Arboretum Association in August and September to take part in a group activity focussing on the removal of excessive weed growth along the riverbank, while maintaining the habitat value of this important wildlife corridor.

A team of 12 colleagues from Barenbrug Luxembourg took part at...

A team of 12 colleagues from Barenbrug Luxembourg took part at the Velo Wentger ‘24 Hours fits race’ of 700 kilometres on 29 and 30 July, 2016. The participants approached sponsors for financial support for ‘SOS Kannerduerf Miersch’, which is a project for children without parents.

With the Kleinmond Project, Barenbrug South Africa wants to give...

With the Kleinmond Project, Barenbrug South Africa wants to give back to the community and could not think of any better way to involve the kids from Siyabulela Primary School. In November 2015, the team of the Cape Town office of Barenbrug South Africa went with the children on a camping trip to a farm in Greytown.

Five Barenbrug employees have recently been working hard to make...

Five Barenbrug employees have recently been working hard to make a riding school in the Dutch village of Bennekom look shipshape again. The volunteers painted the riding school that is suitable for children and adults dealing with severe disabilities.