Gowan Auto supports ‘Elephant in the Room’ mental health drive

Gowan Auto has been named as the official vehicle sponsor of the ‘Elephant in the Room’ movement in aid of Samaritans, a social enterprise initiative that promotes mental well-being in the workplace.

Established by former rugby player and mental health advocate, Brent Pope, together with co-founders Dave Southern and Eoin Byrne, and supported by a growing number of well-known ambassadors, including Adam Clayton, Caelan Doris and Charlie Bird, the unique programme is capturing attention in businesses and corporations who want to showcase their corporate social responsibility (CSR) values and the importance they place on employee welfare.

An ever-growing herd of elephant sculptures of approximately four feet in height and length, has been commissioned, decorated by professional artists, and displayed in reception areas and boardrooms, to actively demonstrate the importance they place on mental health awareness in their workplace.

Presenting the charity organisation with a new Opel Movano to transport commissioned elephant sculptures around the country, Gowan Auto has pledged its support to assist the movement, whilst simultaneously promoting mental well-being amongst 140 employees at its distribution centre.

Last year, the Elephant in the Room movement raised €30,000 for its charity partner, Samaritans Ireland. It is now planning a gala corporate event fundraiser for Samaritans later in 2024 to raise funds for the vital services the charity provides, along with helping create awareness that it’s there to support people through the challenges they face 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Gowan Auto is the exclusive importer and distributor of Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot in the Republic of Ireland.