Niglon helps change lives with £50,000 donation
A £50,000 donation is set to support the wide-ranging work of the electrical industry 's charity.
Niglon became the ever corporate partner of the Electrical Industries Charity last June - and now, 12 months on, has handed over what is hoped will be the first of many donations.
Commercial director Paul Dawson says working alongside the charity has opened his eyes to the breadth of services offered to current and former electrical workers - and their families.
As part of the partnership, Niglon has donated 10 per cent of the profits plus VAT from every single sale of their Median wiring accessories range during the last year.
Paul said: “I 've been in the industry for more than 30 years, so have an awareness of some of the struggles facing workers and former workers - whether that 's around their health, wellbeing, or career. Sadly, we all know colleagues and peers who have been through tough times - and the hope is always, of course, that someone will be there for you in your hour of need.
“The impact of the pandemic is sadly set to continue for a long time, and we 're also now seeing people 's finances stretched further than ever due to the cost of living increases.
“All of this has potentially devastating implications, not only for individuals ' financial health, but also their physical and emotional wellbeing too.
“While we were able to continue operating as near to normal as restrictions would allow at Niglon throughout the pandemic, we know all of the team faced their own personal worries and challenges, and we know many across the industry faced a raft of additional problems.
“It was seeing this unfold which led me to think what I could do as an individual, and what Niglon as a company, could do to give back to the industry. What would have a meaningful impact on our electrical sector peers.
“I wanted to ensure that we didn 't just make a one-off donation or a token gesture - that instead we could make a real difference to the lives of the people the EIC sets out to help, and that we could develop a long-lasting partnership with the charity.
“So, when I found out they were launching the commercial partnership scheme, there was no doubt in my mind that this was the answer - an ongoing link which would enable us to make a real difference, and to demonstrate our commitment to the electrical industry and the wellbeing of those within it. ”
The EIC has been established for more than 100 years and aims to support anyone in need within the electrical industry through a wealth of practical, emotional and financial support.
Their CEO Tessa Ogle said: “We 're delighted to have reached a milestone of a one-year anniversary with Niglon for being partners in our Commercial Agreement (CA) Programme.
“Through being a representative of the charity, donations like this make a massive difference to people in our industry who need help when they 're experiencing challenging times. ”
Pictured: Paul Dawson with Tessa Ogle