At Technetix, we endeavor to make a positive impact on the wider community by actively supporting local groups and charities. Our approach to community engagement is hands-on and heartfelt. Through financial contributions, volunteering, and partnerships, we aim to support those who support others, from children’s hospices and family-centered charities to students overcoming barriers in STEM education.

Chestnut Tree House

Our longest-standing charitable partnership is with Chestnut Tree House, a children’s hospice in the UK. Since 2010, we’ve supported the service, which provides care for 300 children and young adults aged from birth to 19 years, both within the facility and at home. To date, our total donations to Chestnut Tree House over our 15-year partnership have been £206,660.

“On behalf of every child and family who receives care from Chestnut Tree House, we’d like to say a huge thank you to Paul and the entire team at Technetix for their generosity and kindness. By doing this you have helped provide care, both at the house and in families’ own homes across Sussex and South-East Hampshire, for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses. Hannah Seltzer, CTH Corporate Partnerships Manager

In March 2025, Technetix once again participated in Chestnut Tree House’s ‘Pay For A Day’ scheme, funding two full days of service wide care.

On October 16 2024, a number of Technetix staff volunteered for the hospice’s Gardening Day campaign. This initiative saw the volunteers roll up their sleeves to carry out a range of hands-on tasks aimed at improving the hospice’s grounds.

 “Our thanks to your lovely team who volunteered at Chestnut yesterday. We have had such positive feedback from our gardening team, who said you were all very helpful and hardworking.” Olivia Albon-Carey, CTH Fundraising Assistant

Supporting Future Engineers: The Technetix Broadhurst Scholarship

Championing talent is important to us and we’re proud of the part we play supporting individuals in their careers, but we know adversities and socioeconomics play a big part in creating barriers to education and opportunity. In recognition of this problem, we gifted £30k to the University of Liverpool in 2024 to support two engineering undergraduates throughout their three-year degree programs.

The Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship expanded the university’s Widening Participation scheme to their School of Engineering, and School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science. The scheme’s eligibility criteria consider students from low-income households (under £25k annual); students who are estranged from family; young carers and care leavers; and asylum seekers.

From 130 applicants, the two beneficiaries of the Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship, which supports the students in three payment instalments between 2024 and 2026, were selected from the Computer Science and Electronic Engineering programs. They are an aspiring data scientist, and an individual who wants to develop sustainable energy solutions for low-income households.

“Technetix’ support empowers students to achieve their dreams and overcome barriers, ensuring that the next generation of technology professionals and leaders is shaped by a diverse range of perspectives and ideas. Liverpool graduates excel in these fields, driving innovation and contributing to the technological advancements that will define our future. Mark Horne, Head of Philanthropy Gifts like the Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship make a huge difference for our students. Acting as a confidence boost and alleviating financial worries, our students can make the most of their university experience, allowing them to access opportunities and resources which would have otherwise been out of reach”. Sarah Hanson, Widening Participation Team

Reaching Further: Supporting Villa Pardoes 

Expanding our support globally, in 2025, we began a new partnership with Villa Pardoes, a Dutch charity that provides unforgettable experiences for families with seriously ill children. Villa Pardoes provides families with seriously ill children the chance to spend quality time together. These children face life-altering and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Villa Pardoes aims to create unforgettable moments for these families, allowing them to enjoy time together and build lasting memories.

A dedicated team of professionals, supported by a strong network of volunteers, works tirelessly to make this possible. Each week, twelve families are welcomed to the Villa for a magical and carefree experience. This is made possible by the commitment of the entire Villa Pardoes community, volunteers, partners, donors, and ambassadors, who have helped bring this unique holiday experience a reality for 25 years.

Technetix is proud to support this mission, helping to give families a week filled with joy, comfort, and cherished memories.

Looking Ahead

We feel strongly about cultivating positive impacts on the communities in which Technetix operates. It is our aim to continue growing our philanthropic support across more regions as we grow our global footprint.

To find out more about the charities we support, visit:
Chestnut Tree House
Villa Pardoes
Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship

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Author: Anna Burns, Group Operational Excellence & Sustainability Director

Anna leads the sustainability strategy for Technetix and is chair of the Technetix cross—functional Sustainability Committee.