CoolKit becomes a patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone 

By Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone

17 Jul 2024

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CoolKit, the UK’s leading specialist in temperature-controlled vans, has become a patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone only months after opening its new headquarters in the town.

Gill Hayes, HR and finance manager at CoolKit, said: “We are passionate about supporting our local communities. We believe that we are more than just an employer and want to show that by making a difference in our community.

“Therefore, we decided to become a patron and to raise money for Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone.”

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone has over 5,000 members and is a vital cornerstone of the local community. It offers a safe and inspiring environment for children and young people aged 5 to 19 (and up to 25 through the Youth Hub). The Youth Zone provides a wide range of activities and programs focused on three key pillars: skills and aspirations, cohesion, and health and well-being. 

By becoming a Patron, CoolKit joins a distinguished network of businesses that collectively fund 50 per cent of the Youth Zone’s operational costs. This philanthropic commitment is crucial in sustaining and expanding the valuable services and opportunities offered to the young people of Blackburn and Darwen.

"We are immensely grateful to welcome CoolKit as a Patron," said Wayne Wild, chairman at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. "Their support will play a crucial role in helping us continue to provide essential services and create a positive impact on the lives of young people in our area.

"This partnership demonstrates CoolKit's dedication to its ESG and community engagement. As a Patron, CoolKit will actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change and support the holistic development of the region’s youth."

CoolKit’s first fundraising event is on July 6 when staff and friends are taking on the challenge of walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks in 12 hours. Half of the money raised will be donated to the Youth Zone, and the rest will go to other local charities.

July 6 is the first anniversary of the fire that destroyed CoolKit’s main production unit in Burnley. Since then, the business has bounced back bigger and better and has taken over a larger factory in Thornley Avenue, Blackburn, where its headquarters are now based. Some production has also been retained in Burnley.

Gill added: “Myself and our head of people Georgina, were given a tour of the Youth Zone by head of fundraising Mel Thomas. We were so impressed by the work they do and the positive influence they have on young people’s lives.”

Apart from sponsorship, CoolKit intends to host site tours at its factory for interested young people, presenting them with possible future career choices while supporting B&DYZ’s employment hub.

In addition, CoolKit staff will volunteer and attend events organised by the Youth Zone.

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