UK Affiliates John Mason International and Bournes Relocation Solutions stepped in to help when hundreds of tower block residents in Kirby, Liverpool, had to leave their homes suddenly because of fire safety concerns.
In the absence of no official relocation plan and no working lifts in the building, the two companies helped people move their heavy possessions out of the two affected buildings.
John Mason International’s Simon Hood said: ‘We were carrying washing machines down 10 flights of stairs, removing TVs from walls, shifting wardrobes, and boxes full of memories. When people are told to leave their homes with no warning, no lift, and no support, there’s no time for committees or excuses. You just get moving.
‘While this story includes boxes, bubble wrap and stairs, it’s not about stuff; it’s about humanity, community and dignity. And it’s how, when systems fall short, people show up’, said Bournes in a social media post. ‘This was more than a move. It was a rescue, powered by compassion, teamwork, and the kind of care that doesn’t fit in a job description.’
Hood added: ‘Something powerful happened today. Two companies came together, no fuss, no nonsense. Just kindness, hard graft, and the belief that if you can help, you do.’