For the second year running, a team of Coveris volunteers spent a full working day at the Winsford-based charity, which provides vital support and services for people living with neuromuscular conditions. The NMC holds a special place in the hearts of Coveris employees and has been the focus of extensive fundraising and volunteering efforts since autumn 2025.

A team of 13 volunteers from across the business, including engineering, customer care, technical and finance departments, took part in a major garden improvement project designed to support the centre's future development plans. Working to the charity's requirements, the team removed several large raised beds and levelled the area, creating a blank canvas for a more accessible and welcoming outdoor environment for service users.

Despite facing challenging weather conditions, from hail and heavy rain to sunshine throughout the day, volunteers remained determined to complete the project. In total, the team estimates they moved around 15 tonnes of soil, completing work that would otherwise have taken the charity months to finish.

Where possible, materials removed from the site were also given a new purpose. Usable wood from the raised beds was retained for the NMC's woodwork shop, where it will be repurposed into items available for sale, reflecting the waste reduction focus of Coveris' No Waste Week initiative.

The volunteering day formed part of Coveris' annual No Waste Week, which encourages employees to take simple but meaningful actions to reduce waste, conserve resources and support their local communities. This year's campaign focused on everyday habits and the power of teamwork to make a positive difference.

The latest volunteering effort builds on the relationship between Coveris Winsford and the NeuroMuscular Centre. Colleagues have now raised more than £10,000 for the charity through a variety of fundraising activities, volunteering projects and community initiatives. Earlier this year, six members of the Winsford team even took to the skies to complete a charity skydive in support of the NMC.

Sophie Thompson, Community and Events Fundraiser at the NeuroMuscular Centre commented: “We feel incredibly fortunate to have the continued support of Coveris and its employees. Having a local business that is so invested in our charity and genuinely wants to make a difference means a great deal to us. Their enthusiasm and willingness to get involved, year after year, is something we really value. Support like this helps us continue to provide vital services for people living with neuromuscular conditions, and we are incredibly thankful to everyone at Coveris for being part of the NMC community.”

Mike Richardson, Technical & Quality Director at Coveris Winsford, said: "A huge thank you to everyone involved in volunteering and fundraising for the NMC. It's an organisation that is very close to the hearts of our team, and the enthusiasm shown by our colleagues continues to be inspiring.

"The volunteering day will make a real difference to the NeuroMuscular Centre and its service users. The team showed incredible spirit despite some very challenging weather conditions. This latest effort follows six members of our team completing charity skydives and more than £10,000 being raised in support of the NMC. From skydives to spades, these are fantastic achievements that everyone involved should be proud of."

Coveris Winsford, located on Road One Industrial Estate, employs more than 200 people and manufactures flexible plastic packaging aligned with the company’s No Waste sustainability vision. The site has recently been recognised with nominations in the upcoming Plastics Industry Awards including Processor of the Year and Smart Manufacturing, while individual employees have also been shortlisted in several categories.