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30 organisations in Yorkshire awarded grants from Drax community fund

19 September 2024

  • Over £22k in grants awarded to organisations in communities local to Drax Power Station.
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Renewable energy leader Drax has announced that 30 organisations will receive £22,000 as part of the latest round of grants from its community fund.

The funding will go to 30 organisations in Yorkshire, where Drax owns and operates the UK’s largest power station. Drax Power Station, near Selby in North Yorkshire, generates enough reliable, renewable power for four million homes, using sustainable biomass and supports over 7,000 jobs, directly and throughout its supply chains, mainly in the North.

The donations, which range from £50 to £2,000, are for community-led projects and organisations, including schools, sports clubs, and community centres, helping to benefit the local communities near Drax Power Station.  

Jane Breach, UK Community and Education Manager at Drax, said: “We are proud to support a diverse range of groups and projects in Yorkshire near our eponymous power station, helping to benefit the communities where we operate with the Drax Community Fund, established in 2023.”

“Drax is committed to being a good neighbour in the communities near Drax Power Station. This latest round of grants will help to support wonderful initiatives that empower young people with community sessions, offer schools much needed resources and provide local communities with equipment for seasonal celebrations.”

The groups in Yorkshire that will receive donations worth a total of £22,069 from the Drax Community Fund, include:

Henshaws Specialist College – A specialist college in Harrogate that works with students with special educational needs. £1000 has been awarded, which will be used to create a hair & beauty salon for students to learn new skills.

Door 84 Youth and Community Centre – A community centre for children, young people and the community in York. £750 has been awarded for the ongoing provision of youth sessions at the centre.  

South Milford Primary School – A Primary school in South Milford near Leeds. £1000 has been awarded for the school to buy resources & equipment for a new outdoor sensory garden for its children.  

Eggborough Parish Council – The village of Eggborough is 9 miles away from Drax Power Station. The parish council have been awarded £750 towards funding for this year’s Christmas lights/motifs in the village.  

Gemma Young, Senior Philanthropy Manager, Henshaws Specialist College said: "This new school of Hair & Beauty within our College will encourage our learners to practice and have some fun with independent living skills and self-care skills. Alongside this, it will give our students some brilliant experience within a vocational subject that can also support everyday life. From blow drying hair to painting nails, this space will allow our students to bond and to learn from each other in a relaxed and fun environment.”