A group of enthusiastic volunteers from a leading information and insights firm have given the gardens at Good Hope Hospital a makeover.

Volunteers from Nielsen’s Birmingham office spent the day working at the hospital grounds renewing green areas, tidying public spaces, trimming trees and planting new flower arrangements as part of its annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID).

One day each year, Nielsen employees all over the world take a day away from their desks to give something back to the local community.

Marika Praticò, client insight manager at Nielsen, said: “The kindness and appreciation we received from the staff was heart-warming. They appreciated that the work we did will benefit everyone at the hospital, especially the patients.”

Samantha Howell, community fundraiser at Good Hope Hospital, said: “This was a great day of volunteering and a great sign of affection for the local community. I would like to say a very big thank you to all the Nielsen team. Their hard work represents a big step ahead on the broader garden redevelopment plan at Good Hope, and will make sure patients can enjoy a pleasant environment during their time in hospital.”

For more information about corporate fundraising projects, visit the Corporate page on the Heart of England NHS Charity website (www.heartofenglandcharity.org.uk), call 0121 424 2793 or send an email to fundraising@heartofengland.nhs.uk.