Overview

"It's been a simply phenomenal and inspiring 24 Hours of community activity on our first ever International Community Day. Over 200 colleagues have given up their time to organise and run the projects worldwide. I could not be more proud of what has been achieved by our colleagues for their local communities."

Bill South, Director of Community Affairs

International Community Day: Nevada

Ladies from Compliance and Accounting are packing over 300 bags of sweet potatoes/yams for the local food bank.

Another box of yams bites the dust! @threesquareLV @WHCloseToHome #closetohome @WilliamHillUS https://t.co/VBQ7jpXtrX

Ladies of Compliance putting together 300 bags of sweet potatoes @threesquareLV @WHCloseToHome #closetohome https://t.co/kfYRfakqEg

#closetohome @WHCloseToHome https://t.co/guFg9scm3o

Breaking a sweat! William Hill supporting the community! @WHCloseToHome #closetohome #givingback https://t.co/VqUqDgLBKG

WH team helping at @BGCSNV for our 24-hour Community Day! @WHCloseToHome @WilliamHillUS #closetohome #givingback https://t.co/hYDAG21vv6

Community day fun with @WilliamHillUS! @WHCloseToHome #closetohome https://t.co/qBlLyQaC04

The Nevada team volunteering at the Nevada Boys and Girls Club. They organised a storage area that is filled with donations and sorted through over 1000 books, hundred of toys, backpacks, and clothes.

The Close to HOME project was one of the most engaging initiatives we have had in Sofia recently. The volunteers enjoyed the sunny afternoon at the Children HOME in Doganovo in the company of the kids and did a great job. We all felt happy, fulfilled and left the place with a smile. The result is a replanted and colourful garden with spring flowers and a freshly painted bedroom for the children which will hopefully make them feel happier.

Colleagues in Nevada will also be organising storage space at the local ‘Boys and Girls Club', an organisation that offers children a place to go after school when they would otherwise go without adult care and supervision.

International Community Day: Leeds

Colleague in Tel Aviv reflects on their #whcommunity efforts

International Community Day: Tel Aviv

@WHCloseToHome Getting other Not for Profits involved. Off the Scales the place for great fashion :) #boxoff https://t.co/djxQ7GONqu

@WHCloseToHome even the bank and the enemy (Betfred) are getting involved! #boxoff https://t.co/Evlp3qFYqA

Twinning in @WHCloseToHome #givingbacktothecommunity #WH2016 https://t.co/ybyKpZ8NT4

Williamhill in Arazim! @WHCloseToHome WHCloseToHome https://t.co/YVIwYxBE94

@DepaulUK @WHCloseToHome #teambristol #boxoff Bristol rovers supporters helping to raise awareness https://t.co/PUvbOZLiwR

Hello from Bulgaria!  We're almost done painting the room.

Flyers in several shops today after getting them interested in @depaulboxco #boxoff #closetohome @WHCloseToHome https://t.co/jybHakCyOd

International Community Day: Sofia

International Community Day: Manila

They've found their inspiration. Back to work on the #boxoff #closetohome challenge for Depaul UK https://t.co/sPPiJRrTWo

#boxoff #closetohome @DepaulUK @WHCloseToHome we needed some inspiration!! https://t.co/29Y4t5e2gU

A recap of the day's activities at Wood Green in London.

#boxoff @WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK getting the word out in Swansea about this great cause https://t.co/xEs76K8OFD

Gemma gives us a recap on the day in Gibraltar

@WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK #boxoff #teambristol https://t.co/IJWgzcaOpK

@WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK #boxoff #teambristol https://t.co/C0E6NPjyJ6

With a lost legend #boxoff #closetohome #amywinehouse making good in roads @WHCloseToHome @depaulboxco https://t.co/WjpyMOTZkx

#closetohome https://t.co/vmzcRSaSi6

#closetohome https://t.co/5EsATwBkU5

Oh just one more!

Selfie time!

We're drowning in eggs in the Leeds office #whclosetohome #closetohome https://t.co/ShjuCKGaD6

#boxoff team Swansea @WHCloseToHome https://t.co/xO6jC8o5ld

The heat of the sun did not stop us from helping one of the communities here in Manila. #closetohome #footballclinic https://t.co/zYj0IgEZ5C

Activities just getting started!

Onto the next one!! #WHClosetoHome #Boxoff https://t.co/YVeH0Hl2KV

International Community Day: London - Interview

Our Tel Aviv colleagues get into the spirit!

Tel Aviv are ready to party!

The party is about to start

Where better to go for the @depaulboxco #boxoff then Box park? Thinking in the box! @WHCloseToHome https://t.co/8LZJK0cdcE

Getting those contacts 💪 @WHCloseToHome #boxoff @DepaulUK https://t.co/5EhwvG4E8z

International Community Day: Gibraltar Behind The Scenes

No time for lunch! Our Gibraltar colleagues are hard at work at the Animals in Need shelter

Karen *really* getting into sanding town the garden furniture at Sylvia Lawla care home in Haringey #closetohome https://t.co/F8zWDblR2C

Photo with Aberdeen FC legend Joe Harper. Club record goalscorer https://t.co/Zduxti5dj4

@WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK #boxoff #teambristol another sign up for deliveries https://t.co/ux2uLN2adq

#boxoff #closetohome @WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK Foot soldiers!! https://t.co/MxKtdL4fCx

Lynda from accounts is busy potting new plants for the garden for Sylvia Lawla care home #closetohome https://t.co/FLv814WxuM

Jill from the London office volunteering to repaint the garden furniture at Sylvia Lawla care home #closetohome https://t.co/Q4F89dYeRl

The Gibraltar team get stuck in, and the dogs have a lot to say too!

London colleagues are getting their hands dirty tidying up the garden for local Sylvia Lawla care home #closetohome https://t.co/dtYWQnZMwJ

@WHCloseToHome working really hard.#boxoff https://t.co/XmYiAwsuVB

Box challenge briefing #boxoff @DepaulUK @WHCloseToHome @Area10KickOn #TeamSwansea https://t.co/48ORKaqnAl

More boxes at the ready #boxoff #teambristol @WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK https://t.co/jiXD7a8jdB

Boxes ready to go!   #boxoff#closetohome https://t.co/THDJHgFwVq

Interview with Nicola Furlong and the Leeds team

Planning done @WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK #boxoff #teambristol https://t.co/InzQO3SD5x

Interview with Tara

Interview with Mel

Interview with Kev

Mobile team getting ready for community service today! @WHCloseToHome #closetohome https://t.co/j25P5RmN1r

@WHCloseToHome @DepaulUK Marc getting on social media to push the #boxoff challenge for Team Southwark #closetohome https://t.co/7CfkkVl27g

William Hill Manila supporting the community. Football clinic with the kids. @WHCloseToHome #CloseToHome https://t.co/weFfXKd4CX

International Community Day: Manila - Project overview

The Gib team arrive at 'Animals in Need' Animal Shelter.

A group of colleagues in Gibraltar have set off to spend the day clearing out a local animal shelter, for charity Animals in Need.

Sorting the "war plan" :-)

Colleagues in Tel Aviv are getting ready to host a ‘Purim party’ with different activities, costumes and prizes for the kids from ‘Arazim’ a residential treatment centre for at-risk teenagers and young people. Fun day ahead!

Today, our team in Leeds are busy arranging a collection around our St John’s office aiming to donate as many Easter Eggs as they can for the Leeds Children’s Charity, a charity working with underprivileged children.

The Australia team look on as another member of the #whcommunityday team takes on their office Putt putt challenge, raising funds for their mental health partner charity.

Our group in Sofia are getting ready to head off to do some refurbishing work for ‘Home for Children’ in Doganovo, a village situated close to Sofia.

A well earned rest.

Interview discussing FairPlay for All and our Manila team's day.

International Community Day: Australia - Golf Showcase

Did someone just score a goal!

Interview with Craig

Nice save!

Introductions all round

And the Putt Putt winners are:

Brenton McSweyn (Middle) 1^st
Peter Tselepi (Right) 3^rd
Kevin Murphy (left) 2^nd

The @WillHillAus podium. Putting champs for #closetohome Mental Health Awareness Day @WHCloseToHome 

Putt Putt Competition is flying!!! @WHCloseToHome #whclosetohome #Australia #Sydney 

@WHCloseToHome fundraisings never been more fun! Together raising funds & awareness for mental health #closetohome https://t.co/V8bNqnUDN9

Behind the scenes of the Putt match at the William Hill Australia office, raising money for a mental health charity. 

Behind the scenes at the William Hill Australia office. 

Highlights from today's Putt games at the William Hill Australia office. 

#closetohome fund raising for Mental Health Awareness - it's heating up in Australia @WHCloseToHome https://t.co/sR9JhnBjMj

Hour & half until #closetohome putt comp kicks off. Lunch time warm ups taking place. If it helps your golf game... https://t.co/io4V0t9MAB

Putt donations coming in thick and fast. @tomwaterhouse requested to putt for a donator @WHCloseToHome #closetohome https://t.co/FImDmLGXKZ

Thx for your support Gus - Mental Health Awareness Charity Day at William Hill Australia @WHCloseToHome #closetohome https://t.co/xFZQuipNux

How many Easter Eggs in the jar? #whclosetohome @WHCloseToHome #sydney #mentalhealthawareness 

The William hill Australia office getting their daily coffee fix, @whclosetohome twitter handle in the background

We're fund raising for our Mental Health Awareness charity today for the first international #closetohome day. Mmmm https://t.co/jJ33gFWK5n

Our first community project in Sydney goes live in just a few hours! 

William Hill: Close to Home

Here, you can follow our real-time updates for our inaugural Close To Home International Community Day.