Your Skipton Radio

6:00pm - 6:30am

Email the studio

Jennifer Lopez

Waiting for Tonight

Listen Live Podcasts

Skipton consultancy swells support for children’s charity

Friday, 20 September 2024 12:53

Mike Davies and Liz Brewster

An all-female business consultancy has become the latest firm from Skipton to support to Yorkshire families by becoming a patron of local children’s charity, The Principle Trust.

Craven Consultancy has pledged its support to the Skipton based charity, which provides respite breaks to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, or who have experienced poverty, trauma or abuse.

Led by Managing Director Liz Brewster, the Embsay-based consultancy provides health and safety, HR and training services and software to a national client base of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company recently hosted Skipton Expo, an annual exhibition and networking conference for local businesses.

Announcing the partnership, Liz Brewster commented:

‘We are delighted to partner The Principle Trust and support their work helping disadvantaged families to escape their everyday troubles and create precious, happy memories.’

Mr. Davies added:

Thanks to the generosity of businesses like Craven Consultancy, The Principle Trust can continue to support some of the Yorkshire region’s most disadvantaged families.’

Since its launch in 2011 the Trust has raised over £1.7m and provided respite breaks for more than 5000 children from the Yorkshire region. This year the charity will provide much-needed respite breaks for around 200 families.

More from Local news

Skipton pub wins Best High Street Pub in local awards

Pubs and hospitality workers across Skipton and the surrounding area have been recognised in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2026.
North Yorkshire residents urged to recycle more household waste

Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to check that recyclable household items are being placed in the correct containers.
Dental practice shortlisted for six categories at Private Dentistry Awards

A Keighley dental practice which treats patients from across Skipton has been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Private Dentistry Awards.
Local teachers urged to apply for UK Parliament’s Teacher Ambassador Programme

Teachers and educators across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to apply for a fully-funded programme offering the chance to learn more about how Parliament works.
Skipton woman celebrates 70th birthday trading gifts for donations to Yorkshire Air Ambulance

A Skipton family has celebrated a milestone birthday with a generous donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
MPs urge Prime Minister to make A64 dualling a priority

Four North Yorkshire MPs have called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the long-awaited dualling of the A64 a priority for his government.
Love Boutique Skipton reopens at new location after rising costs force move

A Skipton boutique has relocated to new premises after rising business rates and increasing costs forced the closure of its former town centre shop.
Skipton's longest running opticians expands to Ilkley

A long-established Skipton optician has announced a change in ownership alongside the launch of a new practice in Ilkley.
Care group's projects shortlisted for Bradford Cares Excellence Award

Two projects run by local care group Spellman Care have been named finalists in the Bradford Cares Excellence Awards.
Skipton residents urged to have their say on long-term transport plans

Residents, businesses and community groups across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to have their say on plans which could shape transport investment across York and North Yorkshire for the next 25 years.
Skipton boy to visit every RNLI station in teacher's memory

A 10-year-old Skipton boy and his family are aiming to visit every RNLI lifeboat station in memory of a much-loved primary school teacher.
Funding approved for Space Test Centre in Keighley

KEIGHLEY will boldly go where no Northern town has gone before after Council bosses agreed to £4.5m funding to help a US company set up a space testing centre in Keighley.
Skipton coach to run 200km from Liverpool to Leeds for mental health charity

A CrossFit coach based in Skipton is preparing to take on a 200km endurance challenge along the canal to raise money for a mental health charity.
Council officers facing "heavy workload" due to amounts of complaints about councillors

Council officers are continuing to face a "sustained heavy workload" dealing with complaints about the conduct of councillors in North Yorkshire.
Police appeal to locate wanted Minskip man

Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted man who could be in the local area.
Silsden to host first community Jumble Trail this weekend

Silsden's first community Jumble Trail will take place this weekend, with nearly 40 households set to participate.
Councillors question if council-owned housebuilder will ever turn finances around

Concerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up.
Petition launched calling for Skipton-Settle bus service to be restored

A petition calling for the return of an hourly bus service between Skipton and Settle has been launched following changes to the 580 timetable.
Nandos to open branch in Keighley

The new Keighley branch of an international food chain is expected to open by the end of the year.
Quiz champions retain title at Addingham Village Quiz

The Swan have retained their title as Addingham Village Quiz champions after another evening of competition at Addingham Memorial Hall.