Calor takes big step towards promoting mental health awareness

The project focuses on mental health awareness and invites both companies and individuals to publicly commit to supporting overall well-being through the installation of an elephant which is uniquely painted by a range of local artists.

The local LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) supplier invited staff to participate in a competition to design the artwork for the elephant installation. The winning design produced by Claire Lynch from Calor’s legal department was titled ‘Strength in Numbers’ and was inspired by how a herd of elephants interact with each other.

The design is symbolic of an elephant’s individual strength, but despite this, they always unite to aid a member in need, relying on each other for survival. The message reinforces that you don’t need to face challenges alone; there is strength in numbers.

Duncan Osborne Chief Executive Officer of Calor Ireland said: “Calor is a firm advocate of an open and supportive culture, and we are committed to normalising and destigmatising the conversation surrounding mental health.

“As a corporate charity partner of Samaritans Ireland, we wanted to "adopt" our own elephant to act as a tangible reminder to prioritise mental health both within the workplace and the broader community.

“We hope that this elephant acts a symbolic reminder of the power of collaboration and assistance, reinforcing how ongoing support is essential for a healthier and more compassionate society.”

Earlier this month, Calor Ireland also presented Samaritans Ireland with more than £23,000 having participated in various initiatives last year which included bake sales, the 24/7 challenge, raffles and much more.