Powering positive change in our communities

Supporting the people, organisations and causes making a difference across Northern Ireland.

Solmatix was built in Northern Ireland, and our connection to the communities around us remains an important part of who we are.

As the company has grown, so has our responsibility to use our people, profile and resources positively.

Through charity partnerships, community initiatives, local sponsorships, education and employee fundraising, we aim to support healthier, stronger and more sustainable communities.

Approach to community

Creating impact beyond renewable energy

Our core work helps homes and organisations reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and make progress towards a more sustainable future.

However, we believe our wider contribution should extend beyond the systems we install. Our community programme focuses on practical partnerships through which Solmatix and its people can contribute time, expertise, fundraising support and greater visibility to important causes.

Our areas of focus are:

Supporting health and wellbeing

Investing in young people

Encouraging education and skills

Supporting local communities

Creating opportunities for employee participation

Promoting environmental responsibility

Using our platforms to raise awareness

Solmatix names NI Chest Heart and Stroke charity partner.

Charity of the Year

Supporting Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke

Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke is Solmatix’s Charity of the Year.

The charity provides vital care and support to people affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions while funding prevention services, health education and research across Northern Ireland.

The partnership has a strong personal connection for Solmatix Managing Director Neville Bell, whose family has been affected by heart-related illness.

Throughout the partnership, the Solmatix team will take part in fundraising, awareness and employee-led activities to support the charity’s work and encourage conversations about health and wellbeing.

Heartfelt Coffee Mornings

Our first Heartfelt Coffee Morning brought colleagues together in the new Solmatix office to raise funds and awareness for Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke.

This was the beginning of a wider programme of activities through which our team can participate, fundraise and learn more about the charity’s work.

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Supporting Young People

Investing in the next generation

The transition to a lower-carbon economy will create new opportunities across engineering, construction, technology, project management and renewable energy.

Solmatix wants young people to understand the range of careers available within the sector and the skills they will need to take part.

We aim to work with schools, colleges and community organisations to:

Introduce young people to renewable energy careers
Provide insight into technical and non-technical roles
Support employability and workplace learning
Encourage interest in engineering, sustainability and technology
Share the experiences of people working within the industry
Create opportunities for site visits, talks and practical engagement

Local Partnerships

Proud to support our local communities

Solmatix supports local organisations and initiatives that bring people together and create opportunities within the communities we serve.

This includes our support for Crumlin Integrated College and other community-led activities aligned with our values.

Crumlin Integrated College

Year 9 football team

Local sport gives young people a chance to build friendships, confidence and a sense of belonging. Solmatix was pleased to support Crumlin Integrated College’s Year 9 football team as they prepared for the Mid Antrim Cup Final.

Managing Director Neville Bell visited the players ahead of the match to wish them well and provide Solmatix water bottles for the team. The players went on to win the final, giving their school and supporters a moment to celebrate.

For us, getting behind the team was a way to recognise the work that young people, coaches and schools put into local sport.

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Business Fives Belfast Bringing our team together through football

Solmatix team participation

Our colleagues took to the pitch at Business Fives Belfast for a day of football and connection with other local businesses.

The event gave people from across Solmatix a chance to play together outside their usual roles, support one another and meet teams from the wider business community. There were plenty of memorable moments on the pitch, including a hat-trick from Matthew Cassidy.

We value opportunities like Business Fives because they bring our team together while helping us build relationships with the people and businesses around us.

Cheering on Stacey - Ireland Women’s O40s Masters Hockey

Celebrating a colleague’s sporting achievement

We were proud to see our colleague Stacey represent Ireland in the Women’s O40s Masters Hockey Home Nations Cup.

The squad recorded a win over Scotland, a draw against England and a closely contested match against Wales. The tournament also gave the players valuable experience as they prepared for the Masters World Cup in Rotterdam.

Competing at international level takes considerable dedication alongside work and everyday life. Everyone at Solmatix was delighted to follow Stacey’s progress and cheer on the Ireland squad.

NUGENT Charity Golf Day - Supporting Alzheimer’s Society

Hole sponsorship

Solmatix sponsored a hole at the NUGENT Charity Golf Day in support of Alzheimer’s Society, NUGENT’s charity of the year.

The event brought businesses together around a shared cause and gave us an opportunity to support fundraising led by one of our industry partners. We were pleased to play a part in a day that connected colleagues and businesses while raising support for the charity’s work.

Macmillan Mighty Hike - Supporting Richard’s challenge

Cheering on a colleague’s fundraising effort

Our Operations Director Richard Bartlett took on the Macmillan Mighty Hike at the Giant’s Causeway alongside friends, completing a 25.2-mile route around the North Coast.

Their effort raised funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and the work it does for people living with cancer and their families. Taking on a challenge of that distance requires commitment, and we were proud to see Richard and his friends put that effort behind a cause that matters to so many people.

A colleague’s fundraising challenge for our charity partner

Our colleague and Business Development Manager (NI), Ruben Nield completed the Belfast City Half Marathon in support of Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS), Solmatix’s charity partner.

Ruben’s fundraising page raised £620, including Gift Aid, which will be added to Solmatix’s overall fundraising total for NICHS. We are grateful to everyone who donated and helped turn his efforts into support for the charity.

Preparing for and completing a half marathon takes commitment alongside work and everyday life. We were proud to cheer Ruben on and celebrate his contribution to a cause we are supporting together as a team.

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People in the community

Backing the causes that matter to our team

Many of the causes supported by Solmatix are introduced by our own people.

Our colleagues give their time to fundraising challenges, volunteering, community groups and charitable initiatives throughout the year. Where possible, Solmatix helps amplify and support those efforts.

Recent activity includes Operations Director Richard Barrett taking on the 25.2-mile Macmillan Mighty Hike to raise funds for people affected by cancer.

By supporting employee-led initiatives, we can contribute to a wider range of causes while recognising the commitment our people make outside their day-to-day roles.

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Operations Director Richard Barrett taking on the 25.2-mile Macmillan Mighty Hike to raise funds for people affected by cancer.

Environmental Responsibility

Working towards a more sustainable business

As a renewable energy company, we recognise that our  own environmental performance matters.

We are committed to reviewing how we operate and identifying practical opportunities to reduce waste, use resources responsibly and improve our environmental impact.

This includes considering:

Energy use across our offices and operations
Waste prevention and responsible disposal
Travel and fleet impact
Procurement and supplier practices
Environmental performance across project delivery
Employee awareness and participation
Measurement and continuous improvement

We will continue developing this work and reporting transparently on the progress made.