Visit to see Survitec packing Grab Bags

During October 2025, Kim, Al and Pam visited a company called Survitec who make survival equipment, based in Ellesmere Port. 

The purpose of this visit was to oversee the staff packing approximately 300 Troop Aid Grab Bags as part of their Corporate Responsibility initiative known as Purpose Day.

A huge thank you to Tony Jones (Facilities Manager) for organising the purchase of some stock.  A big thank you also goes to Selina O’keefe of the People Department (HR) who organised our visit and coordinated the staff into packing groups on the day. Last but by no means least the catering staff who fed us with tea and coffee plus a typical Army lunch which we all enjoyed before we travelled back to Solihull, having had the most enjoyable day, which also included a tour of the factory where they make survival equipment for their large MOD contract.  

For the last two years the employees of Beaufort Ltd (previously Survitec) who are based in Ellesmere Port have packed 850 of our emergency packs. Beaufort are a company who make specialist survival equipment for Aircraft and Submarines on contract to the MOD. They are very keen to support military charities. We feel very privileged that they have chosen to support Troop Aid for the past two years.