A Preston charity has been named as Lancashire’s Community Business of the Year.
The Foxton, operating since the late 1960s beginning in the Avenham area of the city, scooped the accolade at the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs).
Chief executive of Foxton, Cath Coffey, told Blog Preston: “We are absolutely thrilled and humbled to win the award for Community Business of the year at the BIBAs. It’s absolutely testament to the hard work that the staff, volunteers and supporters put in each and every day of the year.
“Their unwavering passion and resilience helps transform the lives of so many people, especially in difficult times.
“As we say ‘We are here’ for all those who need us whether that’s in our youth services, women’s or homeless services and we are privileged to support some amazing people.
“However we have increasing demands for our services, and we need your support to achieve this and would welcome anyone to become a Friend of Foxton and help us make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Other Preston winners at the awards, held in Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom last week, included the free running dance group turned children’s dance studio Street Monkeys in Ashton-on-Ribble.
Sean Delaney and team won the creative, digital and marketing business of the year in recognition of their rapidly expanding brand.
Springfield Fuels – based out at Lea Town – won manufacturer of the year. Joe O’Connor, investment manager at sponsors FW Capital, said: “Lancashire’s manufacturing sector continues to impress, and the calibre of this year’s award was excellent.
“Congratulations our winner, Springfield Fuels and to all the finalists, following a
superb set of interviews and judges tour.”
Chorley’s Kelmore were new business of the year – they produce tiling and flooring products.
And the Ref Stop were micro business of the year – they make kit for football referees – and are based in Chorley.
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