
(“Verizon”) and Enhanced Services Billing Inc. The plaintiff filed this class action in state court against the defendants, Verizon Communications Inc. June 30, 2010).Ī District Court in California remanded the action to state court holding that CAFA jurisdiction is not dependent on all premium content charges billed to telephone customers but only on proof of what portion of the charges were unauthorized. With over half of its volunteers being recovering addicts, the charity encourages an understanding, empathetic and supportive environment where members have relatable individuals supporting them.Lewis v. Steps to Hope is dedicated to caring for homeless people and those suffering with addiction.We work closely with our customers to deliver real, tangible social value to the communities in which we operate. Balfour Beatty is committed to delivering on its principle of added social value in Scotland.Today, the company employs 2,000 people across Scotland and works with a supply chain that includes a substantial proportion of local businesses. Balfour Beatty has been operating in Scotland for over a century.


+44 (0)203 810 | follow us non-media related enquiries should be directed to +44 (0)20 7216 6800 or about how we handle personal information is available in our Privacy Notice. The funds raised by Ray were then donated to the “5 Weeks Sleeping Rough” challenge which involved Steps to Hope Founder and Operations Manager, Richard Roncero, sleeping rough for five weeks in five UK cities.īalfour Beatty continued its charitable support of Steps to Hope last month with Senior Project Manager, Mark Reid, walking 50 miles along the East Coast of Scotland, raising over £5,500 for the charity. In further support of Steps for Hope, Balfour Beatty's Regional Operations Manager, Ray Duffy, completed the “Climb to Hope” challenge, climbing the 3,255 ft Cuillins Rocky Range before abseiling into, and spending a night in, Bastier Nick cave.

“This innovative fundraising idea was truly a win-win as it saw the recycling of redundant materials from the project raise funds for a fantastic cause.” Hector MacAulay MBE, Regional Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s business in Scotland, said: “Wherever we operate, we always seek to support the local community including its businesses, people and charities, collaborating to create better futures for people and communities most in need. “These funds will make a huge impact in allowing us to continue carrying out our vital work for those who need it most here in Edinburgh.” Richard Roncero, Founder & Operations Manager for Steps to Hope said: “We are absolutely over the moon and grateful to have received this sizeable donation from the Balfour Beatty and University of Edinburgh team. All of the proceeds from the sale of the materials were then donated to Steps to Hope.

The most recent fundraising initiative, supported by the University of Edinburgh, saw Balfour Beatty and its supply chain partner, Anixter, recycle and sell approximately 8.5 tonnes of redundant materials from the Institute of Regeneration and Repair Expansion project – a flagship project which will see Balfour Beatty construct a new, purpose built, state of the art research facility for the University. News listings Balfour Beatty join forces with Steps to Hope to raise funds for people in needĬolleagues across Balfour Beatty in Scotland have teamed up with addiction and homelessness charity, Steps to Hope, to raise more than £140,000 to support people in need in Edinburgh through a variety of activities and initiatives.
