Phillips 66 Humber Refinery donates £40,000 to domestic abuse charities on north and south banks

Donations by Phillips 66 are helping domestic abuse charities on both sides of the Humber.

PHILLIPS 66 Humber Refinery has committed just over £40,000 to local domestic abuse charities on the front lines supporting some of the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Humber region.

Darren Cunningham, Lead Executive UK and Humber Refinery General Manager said, “This is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with domestic abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them”.

The donation will be distributed as follows:

• £26,900 to Blue Door, a specialist service which provides support to anyone that has experienced domestic abuse, covering North & North East Lincolnshire, and £13,450 to Hull Women’s Aid, which works hard to continue to assist women and children who need their help in these challenging times.

It is hoped the donations will allow both organisations to further their valuable support and outreach work to anyone that has experienced domestic abuse, which has seen a significant spike since the coronavirus lockdown.

Both organisations were specifically chosen after direct consultation with local councils as to where help is currently most needed.

Darren Cunningham, added: “At Phillips 66 we are committed to the local communities in which we live, work and operate. It is our core belief to be a positive neighbour and to provide help to those that need it, especially at this most difficult time.

"There are many key workers, some working under the radar like these charities, carrying out vital frontline work to ensure that they can provide a crucial safety net to some of the most at risk women, children and communities throughout this crisis. We hope this donation can help them continue their invaluable work and help highlight the amazing work they are doing”.

Michelle Donnelly, Chief Executive Officer at Hull Women’s Aid added: “We are committed to providing the best possible service to women and children experiencing any form of domestic abuse. Our emergency accommodation is often a lifesaving strategy for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Some often flee in extreme circumstances with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. During the Covid-19 situation, domestic abuse is increasing and has become a very challenging time for many victims living in these difficult situations. During this time every penny we receive counts and will help to make a life-changing impact. Because of the Money you have donated to us, we will be able to continue with our life saving work and be there every step of the way to help women and children recover, free from abuse.” We cannot thank you enough for your support and amazing contribution to help the families we support.”

Stephenie Price, Chief Executive Officer for The Blue Door, said: “Everyone at The Blue Door is incredibly grateful to Phillips 66 for this very generous donation. It will be used to provide essential support to our most vulnerable members of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic”. 

The refinery's donation is part of a $3-million global commitment from Phillips 66 to support frontline organisations that are responding to the pandemic efforts, including first responders, food banks, healthcare, and other organizations serving the most vulnerable populations.