Skipton Properties becomes patrons of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity

Skipton Properties has become a patron of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity which provides free respite holidays to children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, or who have experienced poverty, trauma or abuse.

Founded in 1986, the Cross Hills based family run construction company operates throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire, employing around 65 people.

Its latest developments include 77 new build homes in Silsden, 37 new and converted homes in Haworth, a development of four and five bedroom homes in Addingham and, in the pipeline, a development of 99 new homes in Skipton.

Launched in 2011, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity was established by Ilkley businessman Mike Davies, MBE. Over the past decade the trust has raised over £1m, purchased six holiday homes and provided respite breaks for more than 4,000 children across the Yorkshire region.

Mr Davies said: "We are delighted that Skipton Properties has joined the trust as a patron; they are a family firm with traditional values which align closely with our own ethos of supporting Yorkshire families. This partnership will form a significant part of our plans to expand services across the region."

Sarah Barraclough, managing director of Skipton Properties, added: "We are excited be joining the Principle Trust as patrons.

"Our family-first ethos is reflected in everything we do; from the design of our homes to our responsibilities to our employees. Our commitment to the trust will help them to provide free respite holidays to dozens more families every year."

The charity recently marked its tenth anniversary with the publication of a new book written by Mr Davies, who was inspired to set up the charity because of his own traumatic childhood.

The book pays tribute to the families the trust has support and includes a foreword by Hannah Ingram-Moore, daughter of Captain Sir Tom Moore, and also acknowledges the charity’s army of dedicated supporters and fundraisers.

The charity plans to kickstart its next decade by extending its support to families in South and East Yorkshire.

Mr Davies said: “Over the past ten years we have helped thousands of children to escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories. As the trust enters its 11th year, the priority is to extend our services to families across the entire Yorkshire region.”

'Making Memories That Last' is available to order on Amazon, or via the trust’s website.