RPL Employees Donate £767 to Hope House

Ricoh UK Products Ltd. (RPL) is delighted to share the community spirit of its people: In FY24, 71 employees collectively donated £767 worth of ‘awards’, earned through the company’s internal Bright Ideas and Good Spots recognition schemes, to Hope House Children's Hospices.

This powerful gesture speaks volumes about the culture nurtured at RPL—one rooted in kindness, community, and making a meaningful difference to those around us, reflective of Ricoh’s Founding Principles.

While RPL’s Engagement & Recognition Programme is designed to reward employees for their innovation and vigilance, it’s truly inspiring to see those accolades voluntarily transformed into monetary support for a cause that touches lives in such a profound way.

Hope House Children’s Hospices provide essential care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families, offering both practical help and emotional support during incredibly challenging times. 

The donation from RPL employees will help ensure that this vital organisation can continue its life-changing work.

Continuous Improvement

At RPL, continuous improvement is a way of life. 

According to Continuous Improvement Specialist, Rob Bland: “At Ricoh, we believe everyone has two jobs: our functional role and continuous improvement. Every day, we aim to do something a little better than yesterday.”

This philosophy is brought to life through the Engagement & Recognition Programme, which encourages employees to identify, share, and act on improvement opportunities—big or small.

Whether it’s through a Bright Idea that refines a process or a Good Spot that prevents an issue, these contributions are key to driving operational excellence and Fulfilment through Work. 

The programme’s success has been recognised externally, with awards from organisations like IdeasUK, and internally, it has helped foster a culture of empowerment, innovation, and shared achievement.

Reflections

Said Jayne Garner, Continuous Improvement Engagement Coordinator: “We are incredibly proud of the 71 employees who chose to donate their awards from these schemes to support Hope House Children’s Hospices. 

“Their generosity is a shining example of the compassionate and community-driven culture we foster at Ricoh UK Products Ltd.”

She added: “Let’s continue striving for positive change—one idea, one Good Spot, one act of kindness at a time.”

For more information about Hope House and how you can contribute, please visit: Hope House Children's Hospices.