Syngenta Huddersfield & Unite the Union Staff Raise vital funds for The Welcome Centre
Employees at the Syngenta Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre who are members of Unite the Union, have made an incredible combined donation of £3,200 to The Welcome Centre.
At Christmas, members of Unite the Union were given the option to receive a small gift voucher or donate the cash equivalent to charity through their Workplace Branch. Their generosity resulted in a remarkable £1,600 being raised. Syngenta further demonstrated its commitment to the local community by matching this amount, bringing the total donation to an impressive £3,200.
Sean McGuin, Senior Unite Representative at Syngenta, shared his pride in the initiative:
“We gave our members a choice of a small gift or a donation to charity and we’re delighted to have raised £1,600 which has been matched by the company, to make a total donation of £3,200. The Welcome Centre provides vital services to people in crisis and in the last 12 months, have provided a total of 368,385 meals to individuals facing food poverty in South Kirklees. In total, 5,999 individuals—including 2,377 children—have received the support they needed during difficult times. In addition to this, the team have delivered 13,070 advice sessions to those accessing Welcome Centre services. We’re very happy that we have been able to make a donation and help a little.”
Both Syngenta and Unite the Union exemplify the powerful impact businesses and their employees can have when they embrace corporate social responsibility. Their continued support for The Welcome Centre highlights their commitment to making a meaningful difference in their local community.
The Welcome Centre relies on donations and partnerships like this to provide essential support to people in need. With contributions like those from Syngenta and Unite the Union, we can continue our vital work, offering food, guidance, and hope to those facing hardship.
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