Uren’s Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights: 2024–2025

At Uren, giving back to the community is an integral part of who we are. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) group, we’ve been able to support a range of causes over the past 12 months, contributing both time and funding to initiatives that matter to our team and our local communities.

During this time, Uren has donated a total of £4,000 to support various charitable efforts. Here's a look at what we’ve achieved together this past year.

Fundraising Challenges and Donations

• JDRF – Manchester Marathon
  Sarah’s brother ran the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for JDRF, which funds research into type 1 diabetes. Both his children live with the condition.

• Golf and Cycle for Calday Pool
  Julian completed three rounds of golf and cycled over 50 miles to support Calday Pool, helping fund improved access for those with mobility challenges.

• Belvoir Farm's Sponsored Walk
  We contributed to a fundraiser by Belvoir, one of our valued customers, who walked across the Peak District for Dove Cottage Day Hospice.

• Kayak Challenge – RNLI
  Liz kayaked 14 miles from New Brighton to Thurstaston to raise money for the RNLI, supporting their lifesaving work.

• Zoe’s Place
  A donation was made to Zoe’s Place, which was struggling to survive with the ever-increasing cost of care. Zoe’s Place provides palliative and essential respite care for infants.

• Support for Steph
  A contribution was made to help Steph, a family friend of Tori’s with stage 4 cancer, to ease financial pressures and help create meaningful memories.

• World Transplant Games
  Tom’s sister-in-law is competing to raise funds for DKMS UK and Anthony Nolan, which support stem cell transplant patients.

• St Francis Community, Chester
  Following a personal plea shared by Ewa, a donation was made to support a woman recovering from cardiac arrest and in financial need.

Community and Regular Giving

• Wirral Hospice St John’s
  A festive quiz and lunch were held to raise funds for Wirral Hospice St John’s, a local hospice offering specialist care.

• Helsby Junior Football
  Uren sponsored the trophies for the annual Helsby Junior football tournament, celebrating the efforts of local young athletes.

• Cheshire Community Foundation
  Uren makes an annual donation to the Cheshire Community Foundation, supporting local grassroots projects.

• Wirral Food Bank
  A full food shop was donated to the Wirral Food Bank. Staff were also given the option to donate Easter eggs, with all unclaimed eggs passed on.

• Flintshire Food Bank
  A separate donation was made to support the Flintshire Food Bank.

• Whitechapel Centre, Liverpool
  After hearing of a theft at the Whitechapel Centre, which supports the homeless, Uren donated to help replace stolen items.

These activities are just a snapshot of the work our CSR group undertakes throughout the year. We’re committed to continuing this work, supporting causes that matter to our team and our communities.

We'll be sharing quarterly updates on our CSR activity moving forward, offering greater transparency and inviting ongoing support and collaboration.

If you'd like to learn more about any of these projects, or suggest a future initiative, feel free to get in touch with us.