Nestlé Girvan has donated £1,327 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a vital life-saving charity. The donation was made to the RNLI Girvan Lifeboat Station, situated off the Southwest coast of Scotland, where the charity plays a crucial role in lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguard provision, water safety education, and flood rescue.
The Girvan factory team, responsible for supplying milk crumb to Nestlé’s confectionery factories in York and Halifax, engaged in various fundraising initiatives throughout the year, demonstrating their dedication to supporting the RNLI. They raised £1,052 by walking up Goat Fell, the highest point on the Isle of Arran. The team also raised an additional £275 through a Nestlé hamper and voucher raffle.
Operations Manager at the Girvan Factory, Fraser Haldane, wished to give thanks to the RNLI Girvan-based charity: “Nestlé is committed to being a force for good in our local community. We are thankful for the vital work of the RNLI and hope our donation supports their extraordinary efforts in ensuring the safety of our coastal areas."
John Tait, volunteer crew member and Treasurer at RNLI Girvan, said: “Once again we are grateful to Nestlé Girvan and their employees for selecting us as their chosen charity in 2023. Being associated with Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, is an honour. Their ongoing local support has made a significant impact on local groups and charities, including our own. We thank you for your valuable contributions."
Pictured (l-r) Lucy McGeorge, Angus McTaggart, Kevin Kirkwood, Patrick Kelly, Iain Brown, Martyn Sloan, Anya Crombie, Euan McGregor, Jamie Galloway, Fraser Haldane.