Ecolab in Northwich pledges support for Cheshire Community Foundation’s ForCheshireWest Fund

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, food safety and infection prevention solutions and services, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Cheshire Community Foundation, which raises funds to support hundreds of charities and voluntary groups across Cheshire.

Ecolab, which operates in 170 countries and has more than 45,000 associates worldwide, recognises the importance of supporting the local communities where their teams live and work.

The company, which employs 250 people in Northwich, the site of its UK and Ireland headquarters, has committed £25,000 annually for the next five years, starting in 2020 to the ForCheshireWest Fund, managed by Cheshire Community Foundation.

The donation will be a combination of corporate giving and associate fundraising. All employee pledges will be matched by Ecolab to add to the company’s donation.

Paul Hey, country manager U.K. and Ireland at Ecolab said: “As an organisation, we believe that Ecolab can and should play a vital role in helping our local communities.

“It is a privilege to be able support these charities, providing a lifeline to hard-pressed local people especially at this difficult time. We trust CCF’s unique knowledge of the local charitable landscape to maximise the impact of our giving and expertly distribute the funds to make an impact on those most in need.”  

Ecolab has joined the ForCheshireWest Fund grants panel to provide counsel with other giving members on the allocation of donations. Additionally, the company is exploring volunteering activities to offer further opportunities to associates to help charities supported by Cheshire Community Foundation.

ForCheshireWest is a place-based fund giving to a host of charities within Cheshire West. Recent grants have helped to fund support for new mums with mental health issues, people with neuromuscular conditions, vulnerable young people and a memory making charity for children living with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Ecolab joins MBNA and For Housing in choosing this fund as the best way to ensure their giving has the most impact in the local community.

About Ecolab:

A trusted partner at nearly three million commercial customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 45,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. www.ecolab.com

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Pictured - Paul Hey, Country Manager U.K. & Ireland at Ecolab.