Andrew Wates OBE DL is the former Chairman of Wates Group, one of the UK’s largest private construction companies.

Wates has been committed to supporting and improving the communities in which it works through corporate philanthropy.

He has supported Headway Surrey for many years and understands the importance of providing the correct support to those that need it, when they are at their most vulnerable.  Wates Group Ltd also supports Hard Hat Awareness Week.

He says Headway Surrey does tremendous work helping those with brain injury. Wates Group Ltd values its workforce and recognises the importance of wearing hard hats to prevent brain injury and concussion.