Jonny Wates

Social impact entrepreneur & philanthropist. Biodiversity in cities, sustainability. Chair of the @WatesGroup Board Sustainability Committee.

[Childrens Book Project @lonbookproject]

Can it get much more bright lights, big city than this?!

Wow, thank you @WatesGroup for placing our latest Book Donation Point within your site at the heart of Piccadilly Circus. We're so grateful.

Come and check us out & drop off a book!

@OceanOutdoorUK @WaterstonesPicc

[Jayma Pau @Jayma1]

So proud and excited! #tedcountdown

[Childrens Book Project @lonbookproject]

A HUGE thank you to @petergill58 for driving 9k books & 15 Pop Up Book Huts to every part of London this week incl @LongshawAcademy
@BellLaneP & @EglintonSE18. And an extra special thank you to the marvellous teams from @BCG & @WatesGroup that sorted, packed & loaded our vans! 💪

[Willem Ferwerda @WillemFerwerda]

Step by step farmers are transforming the Spanish degraded landscape through green cover and regenerative agriculture in the combined zone of the 1 million hectares of the Altiplano. @AlVelAl_4R #4Returns #GenerationRestoration @1t_org #Spain #GreenDeal https://t.co/IKYJkO7G2G

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Something needs to change.

[Childrens Book Project @lonbookproject]

Absolutely LOVE this pic. At the @WatesGroup building site in SE1, local families can donate books via a dedicated point in the hoarding.

So far Shaun & his team have made it possible for us to gift an additional 6,900 books across London. Amazing! @coyleneil @SadiqKhan

[Jonny Wates @WatesJ]

These guys are amazing. #FutureSound is a brilliant digital program from @AbramWilson helping young people fulfil their potential through music. William Wates Memorial Trust happy to be helping!

[EQTY in Music @EQTYinMusic]

Super proud to share our new #FutureSound video series feat. talented @oscjerome @SansSoucisMusic & @TheLeano exploring how to write lyrics, poems & songs + express yourself through music 🎶 🔥 Out now, free, on Youtube ➡️ https://t.co/oeQZRO8fEZ Pls RT! #MusicInspires #MusicEd

[Michael Essien® @MichaelEssien]

Rest Well Diego Maradona🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 R.I.P 😇🕯🙏🏿

[Jonny Wates @WatesJ]

Climate can’t wait! On 10.10.20, I’ll be watching @TEDCountdown — a free, live, global event to change how we tackle climate change. Are you ready to #JoinTheCountdown? Set your reminder to join here: https://t.co/bqfYXg5nLB

[Forum for the Future @Forum4theFuture]

Every decision we make, even in a time of crisis, is a choice about the world we want to live in.
These participatory events, each with a panel of visionary leaders, looks at tools we can use to reach true transformation. #TimetoTransform #FutureOfSust https://t.co/sDalIBNrFv

[FBN - The Family Business Network @FBNSummit]

Two-thirds of businesses worldwide are family-owned or managed, employing 60-70% of the workforce, and generating 70-90% of global GDP. Imagine if we all committed to Sustainable Growth.
7 days to go before we share our great news!

[FBN - The Family Business Network @FBNSummit]

Why are Family Businesses uniquely positioned to lead change and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?

8 days before we share great news.

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

This #WorldBookDay, Wates Construction is pleased to announce its partnership with @Lonbookproject, installing a pilot donation point in #London on the hoarding of its Borough Yards development. https://t.co/O1gITztfPr
#WorldBookDay2020 #WBD2020

[Childrens Book Project @lonbookproject]

Hot off the press! The first image we've seen of the marvellous @WatesGroup book letterbox at Borough Yards, SE1. Drop in any books that your children have grown out of and we'll gift them to children that have few of their own. 📚🔍🚀🌎

[Jonny Wates @WatesJ]

Reconnecting with nature 'triggers' eco-actions - BBC News https://t.co/iMsPJlZfXk

[Jonny Wates @WatesJ]

Could not be more pleased to see this. A positive first step. It will help to make Wates a more responsible and resilient organisation.

[Wates Group @WatesGroup]

The Wates Group has committed to three bold targets to help ensure it does ‘#zeroharm’ to the #environment from operations by 2025 #sustainability #construction #propertyservices #residentialdevelopment #changingourhabits #zerocarbon #zerowaste https://t.co/bZz8TWsaoK

[Jonny Wates @WatesJ]

Turn fear into action! #jointhecountdown @TEDCountdown #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency

[BBC Future @BBC_Future]

Studying the fall of ancient civilizations can help us to understand the threats ours faces, and the signs are worsening. https://t.co/zTxif9TAPg

[NHS @NHSuk]

How do you look after your mental health? Get an action plan and advice from #EveryMindMatters

[Jonny Wates @WatesJ]

The William Wates Memorial Trust helps young people facing disadvantage to reach their full potential. We back @LewYouTheatre who do this brilliantly! #AintJustDrama