Supporting our Community

We’re proud of the difference we’ve made over many years, both locally and globally, and we’re committed to continuing to make a positive impact on the world we live in.

We’re committed to giving something back and making a difference where we can, so we encourage our team to engage in a range of activities designed to bring us closer to our community and the charities we’re passionate about.

our sustainability mission

Through our sustainability mission, we’ve developed our efforts across three key areas:

  • Environmental change

  • Economic impact

  • Social engagement

We focus on these areas authentically, continuing to do the right thing every day. We also enjoy taking part in a variety of activities associated with these themes, which help cultivate our strong team ethos and common purpose.

Social

At Roq, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are proud to champion gender equality, and we create an inclusive culture where people feel seen, supported, and free to be themselves. Our dedication to social impact extends beyond our walls. Our team works with schools, colleges, and universities by offering guest talks, mock interviews, and our unique Defectives Challenge to inspire curiosity and build confidence in future talent.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and work hard to remove barriers to opportunity. At Roq, everyone has the chance to grow, succeed, and make their mark, no matter where they start.

Economic

We’re proud to make a real economic impact -within Roq and in the communities around us. Our mission goes beyond profit - We invest in local partnerships, create meaningful careers, and support small businesses and schools; helping to build an inclusive economy where people and organisations thrive together. Through responsible practices and forward-thinking strategies, we are proud to be a catalyst for positive economic change.

Internally, we place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing and development of our team —We offer comprehensive wellbeing benefits to support mental, physical, and emotional health, and our Safe Ears programme ensures a safe and respectful workplace for all. Whether you're joining us or working with us, we believe in building lasting value - for people, for business, and for good.

Environment

At Roq, our commitment to making a positive environmental impact can be seen in every corner of the business. We believe that sustainable practices are essential not only for success but also for the well-being of our planet and our team members, and that’s why we’ve prioritised it into a company-wide initiative, backed by a robust plan.

We’re fortunate to not have the sort of business that has a high environmental impact, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make a big difference. From reducing our carbon footprint through measurable changes, to implementing internal best practices and thoughtful initiatives, we consistently seek new ways to lessen our ecological footprint. As an example, we’re proud to recycle and donate IT equipment, furniture, and office supplies to avoid landfill wherever possible.

Community Ambassadors

To drive our mission towards our environmental, economic and social goals – we have a dedicated and diverse team of Community Ambassadors from all across the business, who work together throughout every month to raise awareness for various causes, fundraise for a range of charities, and to create a positive impact within our communities and society.

Charity work is really important to us, so the charities that we support and community activities we’re involved in are a team decision.

INSPIRING FUTURE QUALITY ENGINEERS

We are passionate about encouraging the next generation to explore careers in technology and Quality Engineering. Across the UK, we support mock interviews, guest lectures, and careers fairs in schools, colleges, and universities. Through initiatives such as the Lancashire Digital Skills Partnership and our own Defectives Challenge, we aim to make learning about technology more engaging and accessible for all.

Our support also reaches beyond the UK. We have helped fund international projects like Classroom in a Box, providing essential school supplies to students in rural communities. Creating opportunity begins with education, and we are proud to support young people wherever they are.

Giving Back to our communities

We support a wide range of causes, from healthcare and mental health to education and homelessness. Whether it's our annual Roq Ramble, Power Up gaming marathon, quiz nights, or volunteering in local schools and communities, we take pride in doing good together.

 

These events strengthen our connections, raise vital funds, and create space for everyone at Roq to get involved in ways that matter.

Making impact a part of our culture

Giving back is built into how we work. Every Roq colleague gets offered a fully paid community day to support causes they care about, and we offer charity matching to boost their fundraising efforts.

 

We also have four Roq Houses—social teams that bring people together across the business for fun, connection, and to make a positive impact socially. Throughout the year, Houses earn points for volunteering, fundraising, and events, which convert into real donations to their chosen charities. Because when we come together, we create lasting impact.

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