News / First charity tie at airport
LEEDS Bradford Airport has announced its first official charity partnership.
Following the recent unveiling of its updated brand, Leeds Bradford: Yorkshire’s Airport, the airport has now brought together the foundations of both Bradford City and Leeds United, announcing they will jointly become the airport’s adopted charity.
The new partnership will join both clubs together for the first time, where the foundations will work to fundraise regularly in the terminal and will form a programme of events to engage both staff and customers at the airport.
David Laws, chief executive of Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “Sport is a fantastic passion for people across Yorkshire.
“Both charities do tremendous work across the region in a number of communities and we feel this latest initiative is another way in which we can achieve our ultimate goal in creating an airport the people of Yorkshire feel proud of.
“Both charities are very worthwhile causes and the airport is the perfect place to reach millions of people.
“It is fantastic to celebrate this historic moment in bringing them both together and we are delighted to be able to help them reach out to Yorkshire, raising awareness of what they do as well as fundraising in our terminal.”
Fundraising events will be held throughout the year encouraging both passengers and corporate partners to get involved. The airport will begin by hosting a gala dinner in aid of both foundations.
James Mason, chief operating officer at Bradford City Football Club, said: “Working together on a number of initiatives with mutual benefits to all parties can only be a good thing. The increased funds raised will enable both foundations to further support the areas of Leeds and Bradford.”
Angus Kinnear, managing director at Leeds United Football Club, said: “We have an ambition to do the best for our supporters and I know that Leeds Bradford Airport is planning to provide a service which will make it the prime focus for business and holiday destinations across the region and beyond.”