Family behind one of Preston's best-known firms joins with Youth Zone to create 'lasting positive impact'

"Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't always equally available”.

The owners of Preston-based furniture and upholstery specialist Plumbs, have joined forces with the city’s recently-opened Vault Youth Zone as Founder Patrons, marking a new chapter in a long-standing commitment to supporting communities across Lancashire.

Built on generations of family values, the partnership reflects the Page family’s belief that strong communities are created when people come together to create opportunities for others. Through Plumbs, the family has a proud history of supporting local causes and initiatives that make a lasting difference to people’s lives across the region.

As Founder Patrons of Vault Youth Zone, the Page family will play an important role in helping to secure the future of Preston’s state of the art youth facility, supporting its ambition to ensure every young person has access to somewhere safe, inspiring and full of opportunity.

Rob Page, Director at Plumbs Ltd, said: "Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't always equally available. The Youth Zone helps bridge that gap, as a local family we are proud to support an initiative that gives young people the chance to discover their potential."

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The partnership between the Page family and Vault Youth Zone represents a shared commitment to helping young people thrive, not only through financial support but through a genuine connection to the work and ambitions of the Youth Zone.

Tim Jacques, CEO at Vault Youth Zone, said: "The Page family have a proud reputation for supporting the Preston community, sharing time, expertise and a love of our city. We are delighted to welcome them as Founder Patrons. Their commitment is about far more than financial support; it is an investment in the potential of thousands of young people across Preston.

“The family's generosity and community spirit perfectly reflect the values at the heart of Vault, and we look forward to working together to create lasting positive impact for generations to come.”

OnSide Network

Vault Youth Zone is part of the national OnSide network and supports young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. The facility offers more than 20 activities including sport, creative arts, employability, mentoring and wellbeing support, providing young people with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to.

Anyone interested in becoming a Founder Patron, or supporting Vault, can visit www.vaultyouthzone.org/support-us/becoming-a-founder-patron

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