March 2019 • Issue 68 A newsletter from the Fawley site

Community Matters

Contributing to our community

Did you know that ExxonMobil Fawley has a team of In addition, we make many other financial contributions to worthy causes through a variety of other channels. These include our safety recognition people dedicated to providing community support? schemes, which give our employees and contractors an opportunity to nominate a charity of their choice to receive a cash sum. Over several years we have developed a diverse Our overall aim is to actively encourage, motivate and stimulate employees range of initiatives centred on charitable work and and their families into becoming involved with local charities, schools community-based activities. These include our Day and other organisations. In 2018, ExxonMobil Fawley made community contributions totalling almost £150,000. In this edition of Community of Caring project, Link School Programme, Volunteer Matters we have put together an overview of some of our activities and the Involvement Programme and School Governor Scheme. good causes that benefited from a share of that money.

Published by Community Affairs, ExxonMobil Fawley fawleyonline.org.uk • exxonmobil.co.uk • twitter.com/exxonmobil_uk Volunteer Involvement Programme and School Governor Scheme Link Schools The Fawley site encourages and supports employees and their The Fawley site has 10 Link family members to be actively involved with organisations in the Schools in the local community local community. that receive on-going support from the company through the The Volunteer Involvement Programme (VIP) allows employees to award of an annual grant. apply for a grant for an organisation where either they, or a family member, is a volunteer. The grants are awarded based on the number Each school is encouraged to use of voluntary hours undertaken. this money to help enhance pupils’ learning in the STEM subjects of The School Governor Scheme science, technology, engineering and works in a similar way, allowing maths. Examples of how the grants might employees who volunteer in be used include purchasing equipment, arranging these roles to apply for a grant special events at schools or contributing towards for their school. the cost of trips or visits with a STEM theme. In 2018, ExxonMobil Fawley The site also has several dedicated employees who are trained STEM contributed £36,585 through Ambassadors. These volunteers will often go into schools to promote the VIP and the School science, technology, engineering and maths and explain how these Governor Scheme. subjects relate to real-life career opportunities. Inset: ExxonMobil employee Lester Bevan received a VIP grant for Poseidon ABC boxing club where he is a volunteer coach. Lester’s son Taylor Bevan is a rising star Our Link Schools are: of British boxing and hopes to compete in the Olympics. Blackfield In 2018, Cadland Primary School ExxonMobil Fawley Day of Caring Fawley Infant School contributed a total For the past 13 years ExxonMobil Fawley has supported local of £35,000 to its community groups, schools and charities through the Day of Holbury Manor Infant School Link Schools Caring scheme. New Forest This allows volunteers from the site to take a day out of their normal working schedule in order to help an organisation in Wildground Junior School need of extra manpower. Since the scheme began, Fawley has taken part in 54 Day of Caring projects, with about 1,000 Inset above: Manor Infant School, Holbury, is one of our Link Schools. As well as a £3,500 grant for STEM volunteers taking part and contributing in excess of 8,000 hours activities in 2018, ExxonMobil Fawley also gave each of work in the process. of the pupils a high-visibility armband as part of the school’s “be bright, be seen” initiative. Right: Fawley In 2018, our volunteers carried out garden work and painting at STEM Ambassador Alice Smith at Hamble School. Minstead Trust in the New Forest. They also went to Bethany Christian Fellowship, in Holbury, where they gave the overgrown grounds a makeover and repaired and painted a picket fence. Christmas hampers The Fawley site works closely with our on-site contractor ExxonMobil Fawley helps to bring some Christmas cheer to local people colleagues for Day of Caring, with Speedy Hire, Veolia and Trant by handing out festive food hampers. all contributing tools, equipment and expertise free of charge In 2018, the site donated about 280 boxes to a variety of good causes, during the 2018 Day of Caring events. including Oakhaven Hospice, the Horrill Centre, the Waterside Cancer • If you know of an organisation that needs a helping hand Support Centre and local care homes. A large proportion was also given and could benefit from a Day of Caring, we would like to to the Waterside Foodbank, which distributed the boxes to local families hear from you. Please note that all projects must be able experiencing food poverty. to be completed during a standard working day. Email Pictured: Santa and the Fairy Godmother take delivery of festive food hampers on [email protected]. behalf of Oakhaven Hospice.

Below: ExxonMobil Fawley volunteers at Minstead Trust and Bethany Christian Fellowship last year. Safety awards Some of those charities that received contributions included: Waterside Cancer Support Centre Working safely at ExxonMobil Fawley is Oakhaven Hospice Trust the number one priority for everyone at Honeypot Children’s Charity the site. Hospital Charity We have several different schemes in In 2018, the site Cancer Research UK place to recognise our employees and awarded just over New Forest Nightstop contractors for their efforts to make sure £48,000 to charities RNLI Calshot they work proactively to keep themselves, Macmillan Cancer Support as part of our their colleagues and the community safe. Naomi House and Jacksplace These schemes give teams or individuals safety recognition Help for Heroes an opportunity to nominate a charity to schemes Guide Dogs for the Blind receive a donation from the company on Isaac’s Gift their behalf. and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Come and visit us ExxonMobil Fawley holds regular Community Tours of the site for groups and individuals. More than 200 people joined us for a visit last year to learn more about our history, what we do and how we play a part not just in the local community but also across the UK and Europe. The tours start with a meet-and-greet with tea, coffee and biscuits before guests take a seat for a presentation by our experienced guide. Find out about the early origins of the refinery, how it had an active role in World War Two, and then went on to become a giant of the UK oil and petrochemical industry. After this, we board a coach for a tour of the Fawley site itself, during which a detailed commentary will help you to understand the workings of the plant and our complete commitment to safety and the environment. Tours last approximately two and a half hours from start to drop-off and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To register your interest, email [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to Fawley.

Here to help ExxonMobil is committed to ensuring that we keep our local residents informed about what is going on at Fawley. We see that any issues are addressed and thoroughly investigated. If you have any enquires concerning the ExxonMobil Fawley site, please call 023 8089 2511 any time of the day or night. To hear recorded information about the site’s alarms, please call 0800 169 3597. The site also has a dedicated section on the Fawley Online website where you will be able to find copies of our Community Matters bi-monthly newsletter, safety information for residents, plus the latest updates on our apprenticeship programme. Go to fawleyonline.org.uk to find out more.

Picture by Carl Rogers. £1,500 Blackfield Health Centre Community and Waterside Health Centre contributions New software for information and screens was installed at both In 2018, ExxonMobil Fawley made health centres thanks to a contribution from the Fawley site. community contributions in excess of £147,000. Here’s where some of that money went. £5,000 Blue Lamp Trust - Bobby Scheme The Bobby Scheme is a practical service which supports elderly and vulnerable people to feel safe in their own homes, particularly following incidents of burglary or domestic abuse. ExxonMobil Fawley has supported the charity for many years.

£3,500 £2,000 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Mechanix Project The Fawley site is a long-time supporter of the charity, specifically its ExxonMobil Fawley supported LifeLines programme. This offers a glimpse into the work of the Critical this multi-agency initiative to give Care team, with the aim of inspiring and educating young people aged youngsters an opportunity to learn between 11 and 18. more about vehicle mechanics and gain an industry-recognised qualification. We also provided the students with £1,500 overalls and safety boots. Gift of Sight We have supported the Gift of Sight Appeal for 10 years. The Southampton- £1,000 based charity was established with the Jubilee Sailing Trust aim of funding world-class research into The JST is committed to integrating the prevention and treatment of blindness. people of all physical abilities through the adventures and challenges of tall ship sailing. Each autumn the charity holds £1,000 a Pumpkin Festival to help raise much- Blackfield Baptist Church needed funds. ExxonMobil Fawley has been a long-time contributor to the festival, helping A contribution of £1,000 helped the church to ensure the success of this annual event. to purchase a new fence to enclose its grounds. This meant the church could provide a safe environment for children to play at after-school clubs and other events. £1,500 Without the fence, these activities would All Saints’ Church Events Programme not have been able to take place, depriving Our support helped the church to put on several events last year, the church of an important source of including a village show in the summer which was attended by dozens income. of local people and New Forest East MP Dr Julian Lewis. ExxonMobil Fawley volunteers were also there to talk to visitors and to entertain £2,000 youngsters with an interactive STEM road show. Hythe Sea Scouts For the second-year running, 2018 saw ExxonMobil Fawley give Hythe Sea Scouts a £2,000 contribution towards its appeal to raise enough cash to reinforce sea defences and stop the clubhouse falling victim to coastal erosion.