Cleanology help battle hygiene poverty

Over 150 guests enjoyed a memorable evening hosted by Cleanology at The Law Society in the heart of London when they raised over £34,000 to help The Hygiene Bank charity play a major role in beating the stigma of hygiene poverty.

Dominic Ponniah, Cleanology’s co-founder, says: “Yet again our many friends and colleagues in the FM industry have been incredibly generous to ensure this event remains as successful as ever. Sadly hygiene poverty remains a real blight on society, but this event is proof that there are many determined and spirited people who want to play a part in beating it.”

Ruth Brock, CEO of The Hygiene Bank, says partnerships like this show what’s possible when businesses and social causes come together with a shared purpose: “Cleanology’s annual fundraiser is a powerful example of collective action in practice, and, thanks to everyone’s generosity, we will be able to make a real difference to thousands of people across the UK who are struggling to afford basic hygiene products.”

The event was sponsored by field service management software company BigChange, insurance brokers Brown & Brown, janitorial suppliers and distributors Bunzl, cleaning and hygiene products manufacturer Evans Vanodine, cleaning supplies and solutions provider Foremost, sustainable hygiene solutions firm Katrin, global manufacturer and provider of personal care products, Kimberly-Clark and washroom services firm Liberty Hygiene.

The exterior of the venue was also illuminated in yellow as part of the charity’s National Hygiene Week campaign to focus attention on hygiene poverty. Guests enjoyed drinks, bowl food and live music by talented vocal harmony trio The Bluebirds.

The event also took a different format this year, with a panel discussion, chaired by Ponniah, and featuring Laura Yorke from Bunzl, Phil Smith of Indigo FM, Lorraine Waters, a volunteer and trustee of The Hygiene Bank, as well as Ruth Brock.

The evening saw competitive bidding for auction and raffle prizes such as a golf day for four in Hampshire, a boat trip for 10 people on the Thames hosted by networking group The Hill Club, a guided wine tour and tasting experience for two at Chapel Down Winery in Kent and two tickets to the Stratus Hospitality Suite at Tottenham Hotspur FC’s stadium.