H&H Group has announced a new partnership with Cumbria YFC to support the next generation of farmers.
The firm will provide use of the Dick Harrison Showhall at Borderway in Carlisle, along with associated security costs, for up to four Young Farmers Club events a year.
The initiative will significantly reduce overheads for Cumbria YFC, allowing more funds to be reinvested directly into supporting its members, H&H Group said.
The firm added: “By providing access to the showhall for events, H&H is removing a major cost barrier that can otherwise limit the number of large-scale events Cumbria YFC is able to host.
“Fundraising income is essential to keeping membership accessible and ensuring the organisation remains sustainable for future generations.”
The aim of the partnership is to encourage greater affiliation and links between the two organisations, the firm said.
H&H Group staff will be invited to assist at YFC events in volunteer roles such as judging and stewarding, while YFC members will have opportunities to engage with H&H-led events and gain valuable experience in large-scale event delivery.
Richard Rankin, CEO of H&H Group, said, “Collaborating with Cumbria Young Farmers is a natural fit for H&H.
“This partnership means that more of the funds raised through YFC events can be directed back into opportunities for young people across the county.
We are proud to support an organisation that contributes so much to the strength and continuity of our rural communities.”
Representing 25 clubs across the county, Young Farmer Clubs provide young people with opportunities to develop skills, build confidence and form lifelong connections within their rural communities.
Abigail Graham, county chair of Cumbria YFC, said, “We are delighted and extremely grateful for this commitment from H&H Group.
“The offer of the Dick Harrison Showhall, along with the included security costs, is a fantastic contribution and will really help us with our fundraising efforts.”
