
True commitment to a community is a trait of some true heroes in Britain. After all, the UK needs help creating wealth and sustainable employment through the means of supported a valuable local project or providing leadership to their community.
Here are some truly amazing people and companies that have gone the extra mile to take their local area further.Tony Banks, Balhousie Care Group
Katie Taylor, Drewton’s Farm Shop
Katie Taylor launched Drewton’s Farm Shop in 2010, employing 40 people locally including several young apprentices. Katie is committed to reducing food miles and sources all the food, drink and gifts on sale from a network of 250 Yorkshire-based farmers and craftspeople. She has created her own “food map of Yorkshire” to show customers where the products they buy come from and holds regular meet the producer days. As well as attracting visitors from across Yorkshire, Drewton’s is a hub for the local community, hosting a Supper Club and Family Friendly Fridays amongst many other events.Guy Mucklow, Postcode Anywhere
The Change Organisation
IT distribution business The Change Organisation operates an Apprenticeship scheme, in partnership with local government, that seeks to give young people from the area a fantastic career opportunity with no glass ceiling. The company also invests in a local 500 acre organic farm, supporting sustainable agricultural practice. The Change Organisation has purchased a new minibus for the Whitstable Sea Cadets, fundraised for a local children’s hospice, funded christmas dinners for the elderly and supported a new build rehabilitation centre. It has also donated over half a million pounds of computer equipment to a school in Tanzania. To find out more about the category or book a table, visit the GBA website.Share this story