Employee share-owned packaging supplier Kite Packaging has donated £28,000 to charities across the UK as part of its annual charitable giving campaign. Central to the company’s commitment to social responsibility, the campaign empowers Kite staff to support causes close to their hearts and make a tangible difference in communities facing challenges.
Nineteen charities were selected in total, each recognised for the vital work they do in health, social welfare, animal protection, and mental wellbeing. The selection of charities is an employee-led process. Each of Kite’s thirteen divisions votes for one or two causes within their local communities, fostering a culture of collective responsibility. This approach ensures support goes to causes that genuinely resonate with the workforce.
Among the beneficiaries is Rotherham Children’s Hospice, which provides personalised care to over 1,700 children and their families every year. The donation will enable additional respite care sessions, offering crucial moments of relief and support to those in need. Meanwhile, Doncaster-based Firefly Cancer Awareness and Support will use the funding to expand its free transport services, helping more cancer patients travel to and from life-saving treatments with dignity and peace of mind.
Another beneficiary, Love Football, supports men’s mental health through inclusive football sessions. They plan to launch new groups or increase session frequency. Since 2019, the organisation has supported over 1,000 men, using sport and social connection to improve wellbeing.
Through this campaign, Kite has built longstanding relationships with many charities, including CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a leading suicide prevention organisation, Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, The Air Ambulance Service, and others. Over the years, these organisations have expressed gratitude for Kite’s sustained support, which enables them to continue their vital community work.
“We strongly believe in using our success to make a meaningful difference within our communities,” said a Kite spokesperson. “Many of these charities have had a direct impact on our employees’ lives. We’re proud to give back to so many incredible causes making an extraordinary difference across the UK.”
That impact is also evident in community support and social care. For instance, Coventry Haven and the Coventry & Warwickshire Children’s Charity provide refuge and therapy to survivors of domestic abuse and childhood trauma, helping them find safety and rebuild their lives. Similarly, STEP, based in Swindon, empowers socially excluded children and teenagers by nurturing their personal development through accredited group work.
Kite’s donation is also advancing life-saving research and early detection initiatives through Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Prostate Cancer UK, and the Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity. Funds will support screenings, awareness campaigns, and medical advancements.
Other charities nominated by Kite’s team include The Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Cyclists Fighting Cancer, Breast Cancer UK, and the Royal British Legion.
This latest round of donations forms part of Kite Packaging’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts, spanning charitable giving, environmental sustainability, and ethical business practices. As a carbon-neutral company and UK Packaging CSR Initiative of the Year 2024, Kite continues to lead by example in both business innovation and social impact.
“At Kite, every colleague shares our values of responsibility, empathy, and community,” the spokesperson added. “Giving back is a core part of who we are.”
The packaging distributor frequently organises fundraisers, such as bake sales and raffles, to support charities like Comic Relief, Children in Need, and more. They are currently preparing for their annual Nick Weir Cup – a charity football tournament set to take place on 19th July 2025. Eleven teams will go head-to-head to raise money for Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire, a cause close to the Kite team.
To learn more about the charities supported or to donate, please visit their individual websites and help continue the work changing lives every day.
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