We believe and acknowledge we have both opportunity and a responsibility to use our knowledge and capabilities to make a difference within our local community.
Our approach to social responsibility includes operating our business in ways that are responsible, empowering our people to give back to our local community, and aligning with both our clients and other stakeholders to partner on CSR initiatives.
Such commitment, focus and resolve is not something new to our business, our people, nor our community. Leigh Hartog, our Managing Director and owner since 1992, is a dedicated philanthropist who has worked selflessly on establishing a robust workplace culture underpinned by an awareness, respect and appreciation for the community. Proudly, Leigh’s long-standing focus and achievements were recognised by Penrith City Council in 2020 which saw him awarded the very rare and prestigious honour of
“Civic Recognition of Honoured Citizen of the City of Penrith”
We recognize that we are on a privileged and enduring journey, remaining steadfast in our wholehearted pursuit of creating positive and enduring change.
We are proud to be affiliated with the following charities and community services:
JK Williams and The Hartog Family are proud to be founding members and Immortal number 14 of the Panthers Foundation.
JK Williams has proudly been a part of the NCNS community for over 5 years, supporting this organisaton providing labour, equipment and financial support.
JK Williams has pledged to support Pink Finns in the coming years, ensuring they can continue to connect with those affected by cancer.
JK Williams has been actively involved in the Penrith Men's Walk & Talk initiative since 2020.
The JKW Platinum Club was created to recognize and express gratitude to retired individuals and those who have made a significant impact on our workforce, helping shape JK Williams into who we are today. We encourage them to remain an essential part of our community and stay connected with the JKW Team.
Bear Cottage is the sole hospice in NSW devoted to caring for children with life-limiting conditions. JK Williams was extremely privileged to be involved in the team that completed the McCullough Way project for Bear Cottage.
In 2024, the NRL Club Penrith Panthers introduced the Panthers Foundation, inducting the Hartog Family as Immortal #14 to the the Panthers Foundation. This prestigious recognition was bestowed upon 17 families from the Penrith community who have made significant contributions to the local area.
The Panthers Foundation’s aim is to be a source of community pride and something that our fans and members resonate with and endeavour to be a part of. Our Education Pillar aims to use sport to support and inspire pupils, increasing their educational achievement, life skills and access to qualifications and work.
Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services (NCNS) is a dedicated local organisation serving the Nepean Community. NCNS provides a variety of services, including:
Each of these services encompasses numerous programs designed to support and positively impact all areas of the community that require assistance the most.
Breakfast Club runs every week day of the school term between 7.30am-9am. This service provides breakfast and lunches for kids within the local community, it is also safe place for them to access different types of support.
- Every Friday a minimum of 4 JKW Team members make breakfast and lunches,
- Donate over 30 Christmas gifts on the last day of the 4th term,
- Big breakfast on the last day of each term,
- Supplying new equipment and items when required.
NAIDOC Cup is an annual event held hosting over 1300 local Aboriginal kids to participate in cultural and sporting events.
- Supplying materials and machine to construct the sand circle for cultural events,
-10 JKW Team members participated on the day, including refereeing, group leaders and general support
- JKW Team assisted in transporting, setting up and packing up the event
JKW sought to collaborate with NCNS to guarantee our support for all the details in between.
- Replaced air conditioning unit at their Kooly Centre.
- Provided sporting equipment for the Breakfast Club.
- Replaced kitchen equipment.
- Currently working on supplying a new storage shed.
- Gifted a BBQ
JK Williams has pledged to support Pink Finns in the coming years, ensuring they can continue to connect with those affected by cancer. Their goal is to provide personalised services that assist individuals throughout their cancer journey, from initial diagnosis to living with cancer, life after treatment, and palliative care.
Services provided include;
For more information visit their website https://www.pinkfinss.com.au/
JK Williams has been involved in the Penrith Men’s Walk & Talk initiative since 2020. This program began when a group of men witnessed their close friend lose his teenage son to self-harm. They established a free weekly walk where any man can participate.
Furthermore, they have taken steps to offer mental health training to community members, equipping them to assist individuals seeking help and guiding them to professional counsellors.
JK Williams is a proud supporter of these initiatives and has contributed by creating a video for their training sessions and community awareness events. They also endorse the annual “Tradie Night,” which raises awareness about mental health, particularly within the Construction Industry.
There are certain things that become synonymous with an area. For Penrith, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, it must be JK Williams.
JK Williams prides itself on utilising and sourcing the very latest in technology fit for business purpose. We are not solely focused on what is an aid to constructionany functions of the business.