£50,000 awarded to charities by local manufacturer

A North Yorkshire manufacturer has continued its tradition of supporting charities and good causes with another year of generous community donations.

Chemical specialist, Airedale Group, has donated £50,000 to a variety of worthwhile causes in 2024 and received recognition for its community work in the form an industry award.

Amongst the recipients of this year’s donations are Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School which received a range of new STEM-related books to bring new life to library sessions and provide fresh perspectives on science-themed subjects.

£10,000 has been donated for a second year to One In A Million, a charity which engages young people in the area break the cycle of deprivation. The money was specifically used to continue running its Keighley hub, sponsor four children in their programme and fund a youth work qualification for one of its youngsters.

Airedale Group has continued to ensure defibrillator access in the area and following the donation of several units it has continued to maintain existing defibrillators with renewed batteries and pads to keep them operational and available to save lives.

A commitment was also made to fund a ‘family room’ at Sue Ryder Manorlands which will allow families to stay close to their loved ones as they receive end-of-life care. A total of £24,000 has been given to the hospice, raised through a combination of company donations and money raised by members of staff taking part in fundraising activities including marathons, obstacle courses and fun runs.

Daniel Marr, group commercial director at Airedale Group, says: “Engaging with our neighbours has been a priority at Airedale Group for many years. We’re proud of the support we offer and thrilled to see the difference it makes to our communities.

“We were over the moon to have recently received the Chemical Business Association Community Engagement Award which recognised everything we do to give back to, and engage with, our communities which was fantastically rewarding for everyone in the business.

“We look forward to continuing working with charitable organisations and community groups as part of our ongoing commitment in 2025, particularly those with an environmental focus.”

Airedale Group has been based in Cross Hills for over 25 years and employs more than 130 people, providing chemicals and related services to the UK and Europe.