Local company The Vita Group Accrington (also known as Caligen Foam) recently took on the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, all in support of Accrington Stanley Community Trust. The Vita team’s fundraising efforts and commitment to giving back to their community culminated in a day full of hard work, pushing themselves to the extreme and sore legs.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is known for its demanding route, covering approximately 24 miles and summiting the three highest peaks in Yorkshire – Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. Despite the steep inclines and long stretches of rocky terrain, the team powered through each peak with a shared determination to reach their fundraising goals.

“It was an amazing day, and although it was a tough challenge, everyone really pulled together,” shared one of the participants. “Knowing that our efforts were going towards supporting a local charity made it all worthwhile.”

Accrington Stanley Community Trust, the chosen charity for this fundraiser, was thrilled with the team’s efforts. The Trust provides sports, education, and health programmes to people across the Accrington area, working to improve opportunities and experiences for everyone.

“We are incredibly grateful to Vita Accrington for choosing us as their charity for this inspiring challenge,” Martin Fearon, CEO of The Trust commented. “Their dedication and hard work during the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge are a true reflection of the supportive community we’re fortunate to be part of.”

We are pleased to announce that the local furniture store, Taskers have renewed their sponsorship at Stanley Sports Hub.

The furniture company will remain the Hubs headline facility sponsor as well as the 3G Pitch Sponsor. The store, which has been serving the UK community for over 127 years, continues to strengthen its commitment to corporate social responsibility through this significant contribution.

As a Trust we engage with approximately 16,000 individuals annually through programs focused on fitness, wellbeing, employability, and education. With an estimated 150,000 visits expected at our facilities per year, the Trust remains a pillar of the community, helping people of all ages and backgrounds to participate, develop, and achieve.

From left to right: Martin Fearon, CEO of Accrington Stanley Community Trust, Shaun Whalley, First team player, Ivor Lefton, Managing Director of Taskers of Accrington, Jake Batty, First team player and Sarah Hunt, Facility Manager at Stanley Sports Hub.

Martin Fearon, CEO of Accrington Stanley Community Trust, expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support from Taskers: “As a charity, we rely heavily on financial backing to deliver our wide range of programs and maintain our new £4m facilities. Renewing Taskers’ sponsorship is fantastic news, especially considering their proximity to us, just 300 yards away.”

You can see more about the work we do as a Community Trust here: www.stanleytrust.co.uk and more about Taskers here: www.taskers.com