Playing it Safe? Not Our Team Captain! Lucion Supports International Sports Success

Kerren Hayball

4th September, 2025

As part of Lucion's commitment to supporting our people and their passions, we're proud to have sponsored James Dixon, from our Operations Support team in Gateshead, in his recent journey to the European Masters Cup in Kladno.

This sponsorship support is part of our wider social value initiative, which empowers employees to make a difference in their communities and pursue their personal achievements.

Breaking New Ground in European Competition

James, who serves as Team Captain for Team GB’s Ball Hockey Masters team, led his squad in a tournament featuring some of Europe’s finest Masters level (+35) club teams, including the world champion national teams from Czechia and Slovakia.

The tournament proved historic for British Ball Hockey, as James’ team became the first-ever Team GB squad at over-age levels to secure a victory.

In a thrilling match, James demonstrated exceptional leadership both on and off the court, scoring a crucial goal and orchestrating a remarkable comeback that saw his team score twice in just 40 seconds following his strategic timeout.

“Ball Hockey in the UK is entirely self-funded, so I’m incredibly grateful to Lucion for their sponsorship that helped make this possibility a success.

The tournament has opened up exciting new opportunities, including an invitation to play in the prestigious Tatry Cup in Czechia, and potentially taking on the Head Coach role for the Team GB Legends in Ostrava in 2026.”

– James Dixon, Operations Support, Lucion

Social Value in Action

This sponsorship exemplifies Lucion’s Social Value Policy in action, which includes providing financial support for initiatives that matter to our employees.

As outlined in our policy, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference, whether through charitable endeavours, community initiatives, or personal achievements that inspire others.

“James’ story perfectly demonstrates how our Social Value Policy creates real impact. By supporting our employees’ personal initiatives, we’re not just investing in individual achievements – we’re fostering a culture where people feel empowered to pursue their passions and make a difference.

This kind of support strengthens our commitment to both our people and our wider ESG goals, showing that social value isn’t just about policy – it’s about creating tangible opportunities for our team members to excel.”

– Zee Sheldon, ESG Manager, Lucion

Supporting Employees Passions

James’ success story represents more than just sporting achievement – it demonstrates how supporting our employees’ passions can lead to broader positive impacts, creating opportunities for personal growth and international recognition.

“At Lucion, we believe in nurturing not just professional growth, but personal achievements too.

James’ success in the European Masters Cup exemplifies the exceptional talent within our team. His leadership on the ball hockey court mirrors the qualities we value in our operations – strategic thinking, teamwork, and the drive to break new ground.

We’re proud to support our people in pursuing their passions and representing both Lucion and Great Britain on an international stage.”

– Nick Aspinall, Operations Director, Lucion

Join Our Team

Are you looking for more than just a job?

At Lucion, we’re committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally. From sports sponsorships to volunteering opportunities, we believe in helping our employees achieve their dreams both inside and outside the workplace.

Explore our careers at Lucion and join a company that values your whole self. Visit our careers page to discover current opportunities and learn more about life at Lucion.

Learn more about how Lucion are making an Impact

Our Values

About us

Lucion's vision is to protect people and planet. To achieve our vision, we live by five key values, which are there to ensure everyone in our community enjoys playing their part.

1 Trust

2 Integrity

3 Innovation

4 Sustainability

5 Commitment

Trust

We are building a strong foundation of trust with colleagues, clients and wider stakeholders, based upon our experience, knowledge, quality delivery and value.

For our clients, it means they know they can turn to us to deliver the services they need, when they need them and to the quality they expect. For our team, this means we will listen to each other, give everyone a voice and work together to find solutions.

Integrity

We act with honesty, respect, fairness and transparency in all of our endeavours and through all of our interactions.

For our clients, it means using our deep sector expertise to put a close focus on their needs, so they come to us for a solution that acts in their best interests and protects their compliance goals with efficiency and ease. For our team, this means promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in our workplace, and remaining consistent in the quality of the delivery of our actions and behaviours.

Innovation

We welcome and pursue creative ideas that have the potential to make a positive difference to colleagues, clients and the community by raising quality or driving improvement.

For our clients, it means continuing to invest in all aspects of our business offering. Collaboration with them and others, and an openness to learn and absorb new information daily, will ensure they remain at the front of their field. For our team, it means empowering each other to challenge the status quo and seek out new opportunities that will better ourselves as colleagues and an international company.

Sustainability

We are developing our business with environmentally sustainable practices and building long-term trusted partnerships that benefit clients, colleagues and the planet.

For our clients, it means operating in line with UK statutory requirements and ensuring that we continue to improve and develop our environmental, social & governance (ESG), and sustainability procedures and objectives. For our team, it means creating a thriving environment in which our colleagues can grow and encourage one another to make a positive impact on the world around us.

Commitment

We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others, colleagues, clients and the wider community, and to striving for excellence in all that we do.

For our clients, it means working for them swiftly, decisively and with effectiveness; fulfilling all of our commitments to them and being dedicated to building long lasting relationships right across our client base. For our team, it means always working as one group to deliver our mission, live out our culture and look after one another.

1 Trust

Trust

We are building a strong foundation of trust with colleagues, clients and wider stakeholders, based upon our experience, knowledge, quality delivery and value.

2 Integrity

Integrity

We act with honesty, respect, fairness and transparency in all of our endeavours and through all of our interactions.

3 Innovation

Innovation

We welcome and pursue creative ideas that have the potential to make a positive difference to colleagues, clients and the community by raising quality or driving improvement.

4 Sustainability

Sustainability

We are developing our business with environmentally sustainable practices and building long-term trusted partnerships that benefit clients, colleagues and the planet.

5 Commitment

Commitment

We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others, colleagues, clients and the wider community, and to striving for excellence in all that we do.

We promote a culture of transparency and accountability, where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and solutions that benefit both the company and the environment.

Working primarily in the environmental and risk management sectors, we have responsibilities to the environment and the communities in which we work. As we innovate, develop and evolve our business to ensure resilience for the future, we seek to attract and retain the best talent through engagement and our conscious commitment to work sustainably. Our social value policy gives our teams the flexibility to support causes they are passionate about and contribute to meaningful projects. As well as giving you volunteering leave, we provide lots of opportunities to get involved with charity events and initiatives. By encouraging a culture of social responsibility and giving, we not only support important causes but also cultivate a sense of purpose and fulfilment among our staff. Together, we can create positive change and build a better world for future generations.