GKN Mission Everest challenged us to do more for our communities and bring hope to the children of Africa and is a project of which we are all proud of.

During 2007 GKN people contributed an extra $1.7 million to their local communities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. GKN promised to match the value of the extra community work and fundraising around the Group and has committed $1 million to Africa - $500k in 2007 and $500k more in 2008.

Together we will have contributed $2.7 million to try and help make the world a better place for people in need.

Keeping our promises – that’s the GKN Way.

House renovation in California

Members of ASTECH Engineered Products – part of GKN Aerospace Engine Products – joined forces with other volunteers to transform a home in Santa Ana, California.

Working with Paint Your Heart Out – a non-profit-making organisation that recruits volunteers in the Californian cities of Santa Ana, Tustin and Brea – the team transformed the house. Paint Your Heart Out uses donated supplies and materials, or those bought using donations, to repair and refurbish the homes of low income, senior or disabled homeowners. The organisation has refurbished more than 700 homes since 1991.