Woolston Community Primary School has recently received a donation of £2,465 from Ingevity Corporation for its Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) lunchtime project.
Ingevity’s donation funded playground equipment that promotes inclusive, active and imaginative play for all students, including those with autism and learning disabilities.
“Ingevity’s partnership with Woolston Community Primary School reflects our commitment to fostering inclusive environments that empower everyone to thrive,” said Michael Shukov, senior vice president and president, Advanced Polymer Technologies at Ingevity. The new play area builds creativity and confidence, making all students, including those with disabilities, feel included. It is deeply rewarding to know that this initiative will have a lasting, positive impact.”
“We’re incredibly thankful to everyone at Ingevity for their generous support,” said Craig Burgess, Headteacher at Woolston Community Primary School. “The new equipment has transformed playtimes and is bringing so much joy to our pupils every day.”
The OPAL initiative at Woolston Community Primary School opens a wide range of outdoor spaces—including sand pits, garden areas, and mud kitchens—to encourage physical activity, social interaction, and imaginative play. Ingevity’s donation completed the final phase of the project, ensuring the equipment is accessible to all students.
The contribution reflects Ingevity’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and community engagement at each of its global locations.
Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world through Performance Materials, which includes activated carbon; Advanced Polymer Technologies and Performance Chemicals.
