Cadbury Trebor Bassett:

Company Profile

Cadbury Trebor Bassett in Chirk, North Wales was built in 1968.  The company was established in this area when mining was in decline, providing much needed employment to a rural community.

The site processes cocoa beans into three constituent parts; butters, liquors and powders for use in chocolate products throughout the world. 

We have a workforce of 177, 92% of whom live within 8 miles of the site and 80% of those are actively involved in providing sustainable improvements in our local communities.

Achievements

• Environmental gardens created in 15 local schools
• Provided job coaching and ‘back to work’ programmes for the homeless
• Proud to be a catalyst for change for other businesses getting involved in community activity in Wales.

Future Plans

• Incorporate our environmental commitments into the heart of our community work
• Increasingly use employee volunteering as an individual personal development tool
• Tackle the more challenging social issues in our area in partnership with community leaders