What we did in 2025?
As the festive season approaches and 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on an incredible year. From celebrating our 70th Anniversary to climbing Monte Perdido (The Lost Mountain) and raising over £26,000 for The Children’s Trust.
70 years of Stocksigns…
This year we hit a big milestone! 70 Years of Signs, Success, and Surprises. From a small family business in 1955 to one of the UK’s leading signage manufacturers, Stocksigns has grown, evolved, and innovated every step of the way.
And what better way to celebrate 70 amazing years than with a summer party? The 70th birthday bash was nothing short of legendary: cupcakes stacked high, games to make everyone laugh, heartfelt speeches, and a photobooth capturing all the fun moments. It was a perfect mix of nostalgia, celebration, and pure Stocksigns spirit.
Supporting Mental Health on Site One Sign at a time…
In 2025, we launched a new range of mental health signage for construction sites, developed in partnership with The Lucy Rayner Foundation. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and provide support for mental health issues within the construction industry, which has one of the highest rates of suicide and mental health challenges among workers.
- Mental Health First-Aider Signs: Directing workers to immediate support.
- Resource Posters: Offering information on recognizing mental health issues and where to seek help.
- Reminder Signs: Displaying messages like “It’s okay not to be okay” to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations.
We are also donating 10% of the proceeds from these signs to The Lucy Rayner Foundation to support their mental health initiatives. This initiative underscores the importance of mental well-being in high-risk industries and reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive and open environment for workers.
Environmental Range:
This year we also introduced a comprehensive Environmental Signage Range tailored for the construction industry, emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility on-site. This initiative aligns with the sector’s shift towards greener practices, aiming to reduce environmental impact and enhance site safety.
The Environmental Signage Range helps construction sites promote sustainability and protect the environment. It includes signs for waste segregation and recycling, energy conservation, water protection, and controlling air and noise pollution. Additionally, the range supports biodiversity and wildlife protection, marking sensitive areas and species, and provides warnings for invasive species and habitat safety, ensuring ecological responsibility is maintained across sites.
We also have spent a lot more time on site with our customers this year. The Morris & Spottiswood Tesco project demonstrates the importance of visiting sites to observe signage in use. Clear, consistent, and durable temporary construction signage was critical for safety, communication, and professional branding, especially during complex night works.
Visiting sites allows us to:
- See our signs performing in real-world conditions.
- Assess visibility, durability, and effectiveness first-hand.
- Ensure branding and safety requirements are being met.
- Identify opportunities for improvements or standardization for future projects.
A marathon and a mountain…
In July, we took fundraising to new heights—literally! Our team tackled a marathon and a mountain climb, all in support of Children’s Trust. This year’s we set our sights on an incredible challenge climbing the legendary “The Lost Mountain,” better known as Mount Perdido. Standing at an impressive 11,000 ft in the Pyrenees, this was no small adventure!
The journey began at the crack of dawn in Gatwick, followed by flights to Barcelona and a scenic drive through the Pyrenees to Torla-Ordesa. After settling into the hostel and gearing up, the team tackled the stunning Ordesa Valley, navigating waterfalls, dense forests, and the notoriously challenging vereda de las flores cliff section.
On summit day, conditions were tough, but ten determined climbers pushed to the top of the Pyrenees, rewarded with breathtaking views and the satisfaction of standing on the “roof” of the range. The climb ended with a well-earned celebration back at the base, marking an unforgettable adventure for an incredible cause.
We raised an incredible £26,653.57 for children with brain injuries and neurodisabilities.
We know the value of giving back…
Giving back is equally important. In 2025, our ESG efforts went even further. Our team got hands-on with gardening at The Children’s Trust helping them dewed their 24 acres of woodland and gardens, helped create and attend signage for the Lucy Rayner Gala Dinner, hosted lunch-and-learn sessions with Lucy Rayner Foundation, and even took part in Macmillan’s bake-off. These activities allow our staff to make a real difference in our community while fostering teamwork, creativity, and fun.
Wow, what a ride 2025 has been! This year has been full of innovation, growth, and a few rollercoaster moments but we wouldn’t have it any other way. And honestly… we can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store!
Thank you for being part of our journey we’re so excited to share the next chapter with you.
From all of us at Stocksigns, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Let’s make next year even brighter.