Our volunteering impact in 2024:
A record 1,558 volunteer hours undertaken
31 charities and good causes supported
A record 251 employees used their volunteering days
Explore how our employees volunteered around the world:
- Americas
- EMEA
- Asia Pacific
Meals on Wheels, Salisbury, US
A team of eight Innospec employees volunteered to deliver nutritious meals to homebound senior and disabled citizens of Rowan County. They provide a friendly greeting and food for those who cannot cook for themselves or don’t have family to bring them food.
‘The Meals on Wheels program is so valuable to the seniors in our community. There are many who wouldn’t have a hot meal or any visitors to check on them without it. The program ensures they are eating and provides us an opportunity to see if there is anything else they may need. I believe there are many seniors that are simply forgotten about and this program ensures this doesn’t happen. I appreciate the company for allowing us to help!’ – Team Innospec, Salisbury, US
Food Bank of Delaware, US
Nine employees from our Pencader, DE, US, site volunteered to pack food parcels at the Food Bank of Delaware, helping to ensure nourishing food is available for all members of the community.
‘Thank you Innospec for volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware. Together, we can reach our mission of inspiring hope in our communities by providing food to nourish Delawareans, while collaborating on long-term solutions to hunger and poverty.’ – Food Bank of Delaware, charity
Food for Thought Denver, US
Nine Innospec volunteers from our HQ in Englewood, DE volunteered for Food for Thought Denver, which aims to eliminate weekend hunger for children in the local area by providing ‘Powersacks’ of nutritious food. The team helped pack and distribute the sacks to families in need.
‘The organization is structured to keep overhead costs to a bare minimum so that every donation goes directly to the needs of the children and their families. Food for Thought remains 100% volunteer-led so they rely on the community to come together to assemble PowerSacks to eliminate weekend hunger. It was really amazing to see so many people come together to help those in need.’ – Innospec employee, Englewood, US
OKC Beautiful, US
From improving biodiversity and preventing erosion, to providing cleaner air, trees provide significant benefits to society. As so, our Oklahoma, US, employees volunteer annually with OKC Beautiful, helping to restore vegetation and clean up parks to enhance the natural local environment. Our teams plant trees and restore the green space of a public areas.
‘This investment in trees is helping create a more beautiful, shaded, and cleaner environment for our future generations. We greatly appreciate Innospec for their focus on helping expand and repair the tree canopy in Oklahoma City’ – OKC Beautiful, organization
Hope & Help Center, US
Hope & Help Center is committed to providing services that help those in the Douglas and Delbert counties in Colorado through difficult times. Nine of our Englewood employees supported this cause by volunteering to help out at their food pantry, prepping bags with the necessary items.
‘We truly enjoyed having the Innospec team with us and we’re incredibly grateful for your time and efforts. Your team’s work packing the bags has made a significant impact. These bags are crucial in providing additional food support to families facing food insecurity, and we distribute 80-90 of them weekly, alongside the groceries our clients can shop for. The extra support these bags provide helps ensure that no family leaves our center without enough food to get by. Your team’s friendly energy, efficiency, and dedication were a perfect example of what it means to work “by the community, for the community”. Thank you for helping us to make a tangible difference in the lives of families who rely on our services. Your support is truly invaluable.’ – Hope & Help Center, Charity
Pleasanton Elementary School, US
An incredible 45 employees based at our Pleasanton, US site were involved in a volunteering activity to collect school supplies to donate to Pleasanton Elementary School. This helped to ensure that all children have access to the necessary materials to allow them to flourish at school, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
‘The efforts not only supported teachers and students in need, ensuring they are equipped for success, but have also strengthened our connection with the community, fostering a sense of unity. Children are the future and helping out local schools can make a positive impact on our future society. Schools always seem to be falling short of funding and hopefully this helps to ease the burden.’ Innospec employee, Pleasanton, US
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware, US
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House provides temporary residence for families of seriously ill or injured children receiving treatment at area hospitals. To support this important service seven Innospec employees based in Delaware, US volunteered to prepare and service a meal to families staying at the facility.
‘We are incredibly grateful for your team’s volunteer support. On that evening, you and your team helped to serve 55 meals to families who are staying at RMDH while their child receives medical care at our nearby hospitals. Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House come from across the U.S. and several other countries. When groups like yours prepare a meal, you are ensuring that families who are away from home, away from work, and worried about their loved ones, have a delicious meal every evening. Since they don’t have to worry about shopping, cooking, and cleaning they can focus on their child’s care.’ – Ronald McDonald House, Charity
Helping Hands Ministry, US
Helping Hands Worldwide brings together individuals who are ready to make a difference and empowers them to create positive social change in their community. Through the program, nine employees in High Point, Salisbury, US helped sort and pack food donations and handed them out to vulnerable people in the local community.
‘We really appreciate the employees from Innospec volunteering with us. We had received a very large amount of potatoes last week and we needed volunteers to sort through them. With the help of Innospec, we were able to save about 8 grocery carts full of potatoes and distribute them to 165 families who came to our food pantry. So, your efforts were greatly appreciated and impactful to those families.’ Helping Hands Ministry, charity
Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Wirral Hospice St Johns, and Halton Haven Hospice, UK
Employees at our Ellesmere Port, UK, site are committed to supporting local hospices close to many employees’ hearts. Each year teams of employees spend the day collecting Christmas trees on behalf of the hospices, who receive funds for every tree recycled.
‘We had a great time supporting the hospice by collecting Christmas trees around Chester. We spent eight hours with them this year and collected 75 trees! It’s a proud achievement to be part of a volunteering group that helped raise such a vast amount of money (£43,344.82) for the Hospice. We’re very grateful to Innospec for allowing us to participate!’ Innospec employee, Ellesmere Port, UK
Fundacio Espigoladors, Spain
Our team based in Barcelona, Spain, volunteered to support sustainable agricultural practices. Through the Fundacio Espigoladors organization they collected vegetables that were discarded from the commercial market due to surplus production or aesthetic reasons. These were then distributed to those in need in the local community.
‘It was gratifying to contribute to this cause. I had never done this type of activity and it was nice to see how so many people mobilize’ Innospec employee, Barcelona, Spain
Elton Parish Council, UK
Elton Parish Council looks after the community buildings and spaces, in the village of Elton, located near our manufacturing site in Ellesmere Port, UK. Six Innospec employees volunteered to help with the maintenance of one of these areas to ensure it was visually appealing and safe for the local community.
‘I am very proud to work for an organization that allows its employees time off to volunteer and raise money for organizations that mean something to them personally. Living in Elton, it was great to be able to use my volunteering day to improve the local area for my fellow village residents. An added benefit was that I was able to get to know employees from other departments. It was great fun and clearly meant a lot to the Parish Council who really appreciated our help. ’ Innospec employee, Ellesmere Port, UK
Red Cross, France
In St Mihiel, France an Innospec employee volunteered to collect food at a supermarket to be distributed to families experiencing financial difficulty.
‘It was an interesting activity to be involved in. It was great to see the generosity of people and I am proud to have been able to help families in need from our local community.’ – Innospec employee, St Mihiel, France
Hospice of the Good Shepherd, UK
Each year employees from our Ellesmere Port, UK site volunteer to help run a Santa’s Grotto to raise funds for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, located near to our site.
‘Volunteering as a Christmas elf allowed me to bring joy and create memorable experiences for families during the holiday season. It was a heart warming experience to connect with families, especially those who might not have the resources to enjoy typical holiday traditions. My role as a Christmas elf helped make those moments more accessible and enjoyable, reinforcing the importance of community and shared celebrations. The experience reminded me of the power of inclusivity and how important it is to make people feel valued, especially during the holidays.’ Innospec employee, Ellesmere Port, UK
Its Raining Raincoats, Singapore
Its Raining Raincoats is a charity committed to supporting migrant workers in Singapore by providing them with essential supplies and services. Seven Innospec employees volunteered to help out at one of their shops that provide these necessities free of charge.
‘We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to you and your team for volunteering at our Inspire store. The team helped ensure that the store was ready to serve our 80 migrant worker beneficiaries visiting for free shopping over the weekend.’ Its Raining Raincoats, charity
Salvation Army, Singapore
In Singapore, nine employees supported the Salvation Army, an organization who serve the less fortunate in the community by providing emotional and material support. Employees spent their time sorting through and packaging donated goods, ranging from clothes to food, for distribution to those in need.
‘It was a very humbling experience for us and definitely good team bonding. The staff at the Salvation Army were truly appreciative of our help and told us they wish to see us again in the near future.’ – Team Innospec, Singapore
Food From the Heart, Singapore
A team of nine employees from Singapore, volunteered to support the work of Food From the Heart, an organization who strive to alleviate hunger through the provision of food packages, in addition to ditributing toys to children from families in need. Our employees worked in the warehouse sorting donated food items and packing goods for distribution.
‘During the packing session at our warehouse, volunteers assisted in packing our School Goodie Bags, their efforts have supported 400 beneficiaries in the community’ – Food From the Heart, organization