HMS has joined forces with Mindflow as a strategic parner, marking its official entry into Mindflow United - a growing philanthropic community committed to transforming mental health support across the construction industry.
As Torus Group’s in-house construction and maintenance contractor, HMS works closely with construction communities and shares Mindflow’s vision of an industry where mental well-being is prioritised as highly as physical safety. This partnership goes beyond membership, embedding meaningful action across HMS sites and networks.
As part of this collaboration, HMS will host a series of Match-Ups across their sites, bringing former professional footballers into construction environments to spark open, honest conversations around mental health. These sessions are designed to connect workers with vital support resources while fostering a culture of trust, openness, and peer support on-site.
To mark the occasion, Chris Kirkland delivered a Mindflow Talk Football Talk Mental Health session at St Helen's Rugby Club, where CEO Trevor Steven handed over the number 8 shirt to HMS Managing Director John Barrow, to mark the start of the partnership.
John Barrow, Managing Director, commented:
"At HMS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work in an industry that is built on strength, skill and resilience, but we also know that true strength is being able to speak openly, ask for help and look out for one another. Partnering with Mindflow is an important step in making sure mental health is treated with the same care and urgency as physical safety across our organisation. If this partnership helps even one person feel less alone, start a conversation, or reach out for support, then it will have made a real and lasting difference.”
Trevor Steven, CEO of Mindflow, added:
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome HMS into a strategic partnership with Mindflow. Their values, ambition, and commitment to supporting people across the construction and housing sectors align perfectly with our mission. I had the pleasure of speaking at their event last year and saw first-hand their genuine passion for making a difference. Their commitment to delivering Match-Ups on-site and adopting the Mental Health Charter shows real leadership in action. With HMS on board, we are even stronger in our ability to drive meaningful, lasting change across the industry. We are incredibly grateful for their support.”
Through Mindflow United, industry leaders are uniting behind a common purpose: to drive lasting cultural change and ensure mental health is treated with the same importance as physical safety on every site.
In addition, HMS has signed up to the Mindflow Mental Health Charter, committing to uphold consistent, industry-wide standards that ensure every site actively supports worker wellbeing and promotes early intervention.