Our staff volunteer charity work has so far supported over 1,200 people
Colleagues from Ecctis, the Employee-Ownership Trust (EOT) which operates and manages UK ENIC, have this year supported more than 1,200 people living in and around its UK headquarters in Cheltenham, thanks to its charity work.
Earlier in 2023, the global organisation enhanced its corporate social responsibility work by providing staff with paid time off throughout the year to volunteer at three local charities and non-profit organisations.
Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees, Caring for Communities and People, and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust were chosen after a company-wide vote, fitting in with Ecctis’ ethos as an EOT – which means staff have a meaningful say in how the business is run and operated.
Up to the end of November, Ecctis colleagues had undertaken 56 volunteering sessions, totalling 138.5 hours and reaching 1,217 individuals living in the community.
Most recently, staff have supported events including painting a community pantry, as well as supporting a drive for donations of food and other items in the run-up to the festive season.
Ecctis is also donating in kind, providing for free its specialist expertise to further support the development of the charities, alongside financial donations and grants.