Pharmaceutical manufacturer STADA Thornton & Ross is to partner with the Huddersfield Town Foundation to support community health programmes.
The Linthwaite-based company is the new Health and Wellbeing Partner for the Town Foundation.
The aim of the partnership is to bring about measurable improvements in both physical and mental wellbeing and promote healthier lifestyles for people across Kirklees.
As part of the programme, Huddersfield Town Foundation will deliver a six-week health and wellbeing curriculum in schools across Kirklees, alongside free community football sessions in Linthwaite.
Additional activities will support older people through engagement in care homes and day centres, helping to tackle loneliness, improve mobility and promote self-care.
James Collett, CFO at STADA Thornton & Ross, said: “Having lived and worked in the area for more than 30 years, I’m excited to see the positive impact this collaboration will have.
“As a business that has been a proud part of the Kirklees community for generations, we are delighted to partner with Huddersfield Town Foundation. Together, we share a purpose of improving lives and caring for people’s health.
“This partnership enables us to extend our purpose beyond our much-loved brands and healthcare products we provide every day, creating meaningful opportunities and networks to support wellbeing in the communities where our colleagues live and work.”
Sam Dainty, chief executive of the Huddersfield Town Foundation, added: “This partnership will allow us to reach more people with programmes that make a real difference to their lives.
“By combining the Foundation’s experience of working in communities with STADA’s expertise in healthcare and prevention, we can create lasting positive impact for people across Kirklees.”
Alongside the delivery of community programmes, the partnership will also include a schedule of engagement activities and events for STADA Thornton & Ross employees, including health activations, match tickets and educational workshops.
