GRP Solutions Ltd

27/08/2026

This week, we welcomed six young people from URBOND Youth Development Programme for three days of work experience across the business.

Throughout their time with us, they spent time with teams across Procurement, Internal Sales, Finance, Quality Control and the warehouse learning about the different roles involved and getting stuck into activities along the way.

Alongside this, they worked in teams on a product marketing challenge, developing a launch campaign for a new GRP Solutions product. From creating a product name and brand identity to key selling points, promotional materials and social media ideas, they had the opportunity to put their creativity and commercial thinking into practice.

The three days finished with the young people presenting their campaign to the team, talking us through their ideas and answering questions about the decisions they’d made.

We’ve absolutely loved having them with us this week. They’ve brought so much enthusiasm, creativity and fresh thinking into the business, and it’s been brilliant to hear their ideas and perspectives throughout the three days.

A huge well done to all six of them for getting stuck in, asking questions and throwing themselves into the experience - they should be incredibly proud of what they achieved.

Thank you to URBOND for another fantastic few days - we’re already looking forward to the next one!

01/07/2026

Our Charity Coordinator, Anni, met Haydon from Unloc for a coffee today.

One of the highlights of the role is the chance to have catch-ups like these. They're a great opportunity to bounce ideas around and explore new ways of supporting young people and the local community. The knowledge, creativity and experience our charity partners bring to every conversation is incredible, and we always leave excited about what's next.

Today's conversation covered the Changemaker Alliance, how we can continue developing our work experience programme, and Skills for Success. Lots to look forward to over the coming months!

11/06/2026

Today, Anni Cooter represented GRP Solutions at Unloc's Changemaker Alliance event, hosted at the incredible Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth.

Bringing together organisations from across different sectors, the event explored how businesses can better mobilise employees to create positive social impact within their communities.

Alongside hearing leadership insights from Commodore Rosenberg, Naval Base Commander at HMNB Portsmouth, attendees had the opportunity to share ideas, exchange best practice and learn directly from young changemakers about the difference that meaningful engagement can make.

As a business, we're always looking for ways to create a positive impact beyond the products and services we provide. Events like this are a valuable opportunity to learn from others, strengthen partnerships and explore how we can work together to maximise our collective efforts for social good.

A big thank you to Unloc and CEO Hayden Taylor for bringing together such an inspiring group of people and for continuing to create opportunities that help businesses, communities and young people make a lasting difference.

02/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Freddie Rose on scoring his first century for Halstead Cricket Club. 🏏💯

The milestone was made even more special for his dad, Justin Rose, one of our Sales Managers, who was at the other end when Freddie reached three figures.

GRP Solutions recently became a sponsor of Halstead Cricket Club, a club that means a great deal to Justin and his family, so it's particularly nice to see Freddie enjoying such a memorable year.

It's been a pleasure to support the club, but all the credit for this innings belongs to Freddie! Congratulations again on a fantastic performance.

29/05/2026

What a way to celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth!

A huge congratulations to Dan Charlesworth from GRP Solutions and Alex Marenghi from Circuit Supply, who this morning successfully completed the Portsmouth Centenary Charity Abseil, descending 100 metres down the Spinnaker Tower in support of four incredible local charities.

Alongside a fantastic group of fellow fundraisers, Dan and Alex took on the 100m descent to help raise vital funds for causes that make a real difference across our community. It's a fantastic achievement and one we're incredibly proud to have seen them complete.

The challenge may be over, but there's still time to support their fundraising efforts. Every donation helps, and thanks to matched funding later this year, contributions will go even further in supporting the charities involved.

If you'd like to support Dan or Alex, you can still donate via their fundraising pages:
Dan’s Page https://www.gofundme.com/f/portsmouthcharityabseil-100for100-DanCharlesworth
Alex’s Page https://www.gofundme.com/f/portsmouthcharityabseil-100for100-AlexMarenghi

Well done, Dan and Alex. You've done the hard part. We'll stick to supporting from ground level.

20/05/2026

We’re always proud to support people turning good ideas into something real, especially when those ideas give back to the local community.

Recently, Brian and Michele had the chance to visit SPARK Community Spaceand get a hands-on look at LocalLinked, created by Luca Fredrick.

Luca, who also volunteers at Spark, has built an app designed to reward students for supporting local businesses, charities and independent organisations.

Users can earn points for visiting and spending locally, helping drive more support into the community while encouraging young people to shop local and discover what’s around them.

We’re especially proud that Brian has been able to mentor Luca throughout the journey and support the project’s development, including backing his funding application to help bring the platform to life.

It’s brilliant to see young entrepreneurs like Luca creating practical ideas that strengthen local connections and make a real difference. We’ll be cheering LocalLinked on as it grows.

You can find out more about LocalLinked here:
https://www.locallinked.co.uk

19/05/2026

The countdown is on…

On 29th May, Dan Charlesworth will be taking on the Portsmouth Centenary Charity Abseil at Spinnaker Tower, stepping over the edge and descending all 100 metres in support of charities making a real difference across the region.

So… who’s supporting Dan?

Mentally, emotionally and financially would all be appreciated. Thankfully, the ropes have the physical support covered!

If you’d like to back Dan and support the charities involved, any donation, big or small, will make a difference.

Dan’s fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/e4zRVVXW

30/04/2026

Carol Pendrey recently visited Purewater Storage Ltd to meet with Hannah Jones and catch up with the team, taking a tour around the site and discussing their consumables business.

One thing that really stood out from the visit was the number of women across the team!It was great to see, and even better to bring everyone together for a photo.

As Carol put it, a real moment of “sisters in composites”.Carol’s relationship with Purewater goes back over 20 years, and visits like this are a great reminder of how strong those partnerships are.

GRP Solutions and Purewater have always been well aligned, and it’s brilliant to see how the business continues to grow, with new purchasing stores and ongoing investment across the site.Thanks to Hannah and the whole team for the warm welcome 😊

28/04/2026

Taking on 100 metres for 100 years of Portsmouth.

On 29th May, Spinnaker Tower will be the backdrop for a pretty unique challenge as part of the Portsmouth Centenary Charity Abseil.

Our very own Dan Charlesworth from GRP Solutions, alongside Alex Marenghi from Circuit Supply Ltd, will be stepping over the edge and descending all 100 metres of the tower, helping to mark the city’s centenary in a way that’s hard to ignore.

It’s not just about stepping off a 100m drop. The event is raising vital funds for four charities making a real difference across the region, with all donations set to be doubled later this year through matched funding during the Christmas Appeals.

If you’re able to support Dan or Alex, any donation, big or small, will go a long way:

Dan’s Page https://www.gofundme.com/f/portsmouthcharityabseil-100for100-DanCharlesworth
Alex’s Page https://www.gofundme.com/f/portsmouthcharityabseil-100for100-AlexMarenghi

Good luck to both of them… we’ll be cheering them on with our feet firmly on solid ground!

21/04/2026