GLASS packaging manufacturer Croxsons’ CEO Tim Croxson and family recently visited Montgomery Heights Christian Care Centre (MHCCC) in Zimbabwe – a life-changing charity that the business has supported for over 30 years, and more directly through its charitable trust since 2021.
Located several hours from Harare, MHCCC cares for children who have faced abandonment, abuse, and severe hardship. The centre provides a safe, stable and nurturing environment.
“The trip was both exciting and humbling,” said Tim Croxson. “To see the centre in person, to hold the children and hear their stories, really brought home the value of what we do as a business. It reinforced that we can’t do everything, but MUST do something. That truth has never felt more real. We give 10% of our profits to effective causes each year and this was a living, breathing example of the difference that makes.”
MHCCC’s rural setting is surrounded by hills and farmland, enabling the centre to grow some of its own produce. Solar panels provide power for lighting, refrigeration and the baby unit.
During the visit, the Croxson family took an active role, from helping in the baby unit and pre-school classes to joining in with football and swimming sessions. “The children may not have conventional families,” said Tim, “But they have each other and a dedicated team of staff and regard themselves as part of a massive family. For us to be there as a ‘mum and dad’ figure was really special. It reminded us how much we take for granted.”
Croxsons’ support has already made a difference. A new vehicle, funded by the company, transports primary school children who previously walked an hour each way to school, freeing up time for additional study support. The business has also helped refurbish the centre’s kitchen to commercial standards and provided school shoes for two years.
“We often talk about being a business with a heart,” said Tim. “But that only has meaning when it results in real change. Seeing the kids thriving, laughing, learning, living – that’s our ROI.”
For Croxsons, supporting MHCCC is a natural extension of the company’s values. “We’re here to make a difference – that’s our mission,” said Tim. “This isn’t about ticking ESG boxes, it’s about doing the right thing and having a life-changing impact.”
Anyone interested in supporting MHCCC can contact Croxsons for information about the UK-based fundraising charity.
