Re-Gen, one of Europe’s leading recycling companies, partnered with Action Cancer to bring its mobile health unit, the Big Bus, to Re-Gen’s Newry headquarters this week.
Re-Gen’s employees availed of free breast and health screenings through the partnership, supporting them to take control of their wellbeing. The initiative was organised as part of several workplace benefits offered to Re-Gen employees. In addition, the business extended invitations to the local community.
Celine Doherty, Commercial Director of Re-Gen said, “Re-Gen was founded in Newry and remains deeply connected to this community. As one of Northern Ireland’s most significant employers it’s important to us that our local employees are given the opportunity to protect their health and wellbeing.
“In addition to supporting our employees, we are passionate about supporting good causes. To date, we have donated £1 million to charities including £130,000 in 2025. Our Action Cancer partnership is an extension of this, and we are proud to support the organisation as it carries out its life-saving work across Northern Ireland by welcoming its Big Bus to our headquarters.”
Re-Gen’s revenue has increased from £30m to circa £100m over the last five years and today it employs over 400 people across its sites. It is now the largest waste management company in Northern Ireland. Last year Deloitte announced Re-Gen as one of its Best Managed Companies awarding the business a coveted Gold Award for its resilience, innovation, and team culture.
Celine continued, “We are a valuable contributor to Northern Ireland’s economy, but despite our ongoing growth, we remain committed to the Newry community and our employees therein. Our employees are dedicated to and understand our mission to decarbonise the environment. It is important to us that the energy our people bring to our business is recognised.”
Action Cancer is one of Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charities and has been delivering cancer prevention and early detection services across Northern Ireland for nearly 20 years.
The Action Cancer Big Bus mobile clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experienced health professionals, offering breast screening, health checks and health promotion services. These screenings can help with early detection of cancer, when it is most treatable, and can also identify other health concerns such as diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure, providing residents with the knowledge and tools they need to take proactive steps to safeguard their wellbeing.
Annually the Action Cancer Bus provides approximately 5,000 breast screenings and 4,000 MOT health checks within local communities, which is key to early detection and prevention.
Erin Whitla, Action Cancer said, “Corporate partnerships are an incredibly important part of our life-saving work. By bringing the Big Bus directly into communities and workplaces we can continue to offer screening services which are essential to early detection. We are delighted that Re-Gen recognises the importance of our service with early detection making a significant difference to treatment outcomes, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the business in 2026 and beyond.”Re