22 Aug. 2023: In the spirit of community and helping one another, Essity’s Skelmersdale Mill recently teamed up with local charity the Tawd Vale Lions Club, to donate a staggering 60,000 toilet rolls to individuals, families and charities in need.

Mark Jackson, logistics team leader at Essity Skelmersdale, explains: “Following a stock transportation trial with another one of our UK sites we had surplus product that we wanted to give to good causes.

“We reached out to our friends at Tawd Vale Lions for their support in donating the charity stock to where it could help the most. At Essity, we firmly believe in giving back to the community that has supported us throughout the years. We understand the challenges that some of our fellow residents face, and we are committed to doing our part to make a positive difference.

“The Lions’ volunteers have been fantastic, enabling us to distribute 62 huge pallets of Velvet toilet tissue to a range of local charities and organisations, that tirelessly support vulnerable and marginalised individuals.

“From shelters for the homeless to food banks and schools, we hope these donations will help to address a fundamental need and alleviate some of the burdens faced by those struggling within the local community.”

Tawd Vale Lions Club charter president & trustee, Tom Canavan, added: “On behalf of the Lions, I offer our heartfelt thanks to Essity for including us in this charitable distribution project.

“This generous contribution from Essity’s Skelmersdale Mill will have a significant impact on the individuals and families we help. Necessities like toilet paper often go overlooked, but they are crucial for maintaining dignity and hygiene.

“Such acts of kindness serve as a reminder that even during challenging times, the bonds of community can be strengthened through compassion, empathy, and a willingness to lend a helping hand.”

To date, more than 25 organisations across West Lancashire have received toilet roll donations, recipients include Chorley Help the Homeless, St Laurence’s Church Foodbank, The Big Help Knowsley, Skelmersdale Foodbank, The Whitechapel Centre in Liverpool, Living Waters Church in Chorley, The Wigan Storehouse Project, Fans Supporting Foodbanks, Unity Netball Club, St Michael and All Angels in Dalton, Everton in the Community Food Pantry, L30 Food Hub in Netherton, Wigan Goods to Families, Ukraine SVP Skelmersdale, St Thomas Church in Upholland, St Thomas School, St Teresa School, Moorside School, Holland Moor School, Ormskirk Foodbank, Devonshire House Food Hub, St Helens Hope, St Helens Shevington Methodist Church Food Hub, Ashton Pantry, Wigan Foodbank, Atherton and Leigh Foodbanks.