News: Arena in the Community

Arena’s support sees lots more young runners over the line

There’s still time to get the kids involved in this summer’s Arena series of mini, junior and family fun runs. The Bury Family Run takes place in the heart of the town on Sunday 15th September, with the Sheffield mini and junior run taking place the following Sunday, the 22nd September. Both events are organised by Run for All to sit alongside the 10k runs, and provide younger runners a chance to get involved in a competitive event, to raise funds for worthy causes close to their hearts or just to have some fun!

Arena supports 12 of 17 UN sustainable development goals

In 2016, the UN launched a set of 17 measurable Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranging from ending world poverty to achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls by 2030. Through purchasing Toshiba CarbonZero multi-function printers (MFPs), Arena is supporting 12 of these 17 Goals.

Grandson Mason receives cheque for his school in memory of Neil

Mason Singleton, celebrating his 6th birthday, was joined by his classmates at the end of term assembly to receive a cheque for over £5,200 from Arena Group in memory of his grandad Neil, a keen fundraiser for Lisburne School in Stockport, and former colleague.

Get your trainers on ready for the 2019 Arena mini, junior and family runs!

This year's Arena sponsored series of mini, junior and family runs for 2019 kicked off in Lincoln in April. We’re proud to continue support of these fun runs across the region which began in 2010. Arena’s sponsorship enables everyone between 3 and 14 to run for free, ensuring that young people can take part in these amazing Run for All events regardless of their background or ability.

Arena's 2019 Charity Appeal gets off to a flying start

Members of the Arena crew have been meeting up with air ambulance heroes to ensure this year's fundraising efforts for our chosen charity of the year gets off the ground.

Sunshine & Smiles feature at latest Arena Group mini & junior runs

The Leeds 10k weekend went off to a flying start with young people from across the city coming together at the John Charles' athletics track for the Arena Group mini and junior runs. The heat didn't seem to put off the young runners, supporting family and friends, or Arena Owl the event's ever popular mascot enjoying the buzz.

Mini and junior runners enjoy Jane Tomlinson 10k weekend

Arena Group has supported Run for All since 2010 through sponsorship of the mini, junior and family fun run events to ensure any young person can take part regardless of background or ability. The latest event takes place in Leeds on 7th July as part of the city's Jane Tomlinson's 10k weekend. It's a highlight in the city’s calendar that families and friends can enjoy together, feel the buzz created by the supporters, and develop a passion for being active.

Latest blog: Why price is not the only consideration

If you want to get more from your supplier, why not think beyond price? Arena has been supporting schools and colleges from day one, and specifically founded the business on strong community values that still stand 25 years later.

Arena series for young runners kicks off in Lincoln

Hundreds of youngsters are already preparing for the Arena Group Lincoln Mini and Junior Runs to be held in the city on March 17th as part of the popular Lincoln 10k weekend. The Lincoln mini and junior runs mark the start of the season of race events organised by Run for All and sponsored by Arena Group.

Laura, Arena's HR Manager, reviews a busy year of community activity

To celebrate Arena Group’s 25th year in business, employees pledged to raise £25,000 for local charities between November 2016 and September 2017. The challenge was set at our Annual Profit Share Meeting in November where our employees overwhelmingly chose to support three hospices; Wakefield Hospice, Rotherham Hospice and East Lancashire Hospice. £25,000 can help to pay for 1000 hours of nursing care, 6 bereavement support sessions for 120 people or 4167 patient meals. All of these hospices are local to the Arena office locations and all rely heavily on donations to continue their amazing work in our communities.

Chamber recognises Arena Group for positive social impact

Arena Group’s commitment to positive social impact and corporate social responsibility has been recognised by the Chamber of Commerce in the Raising the Bar Awards.

£25,000 fundraising target smashed in Arena’s 25for25 campaign

At the start of Arena Group’s 25th anniversary year, an ambitious target of raising £25,000 for local hospices was set. This target has been smashed with the final total raised being over £32,200 thanks to the commitment of Arena people and the support of colleagues, families, suppliers, partners and friends.

Strong end to 25th year for Arena Group

Arena Group has closed its 25th anniversary year with a hat trick. Profit growth of over 8% is expected, the latest award for Arena’s excellence in customer service has been announced, and Arena’s employees smashed an ambitious target to raise £25,000 for local hospices.

The going gets tough for Arena fundraisers!

In honour of turning 25 this year, Arena Group have set the challenge of raising £25,000 to support and make a difference for 3 well deserving charities.

City of York hosts run for 1,000 young people

Nearly 1,000 young people took part in the recent Arena Group mini and junior runs held on a sunny August afternoon on the city's iconic Knavesmire.

Arena confirmed as Living Wage employer

Arena Group has made it's people a top priority. We believe that not only do engaged, supported and highly-developed employees deliver exceptional customer service but they innovate, they have fun at work and they ultimately grow the business.

Youngsters claim victory for school's fundraising effort

Creative thinking by staff at Barwick-in-Elmet C of E primary school recently led to an extended weekend of fun for pupils and a much needed boost to their 'Run to Read' fundraising challenge.

Youngsters join Arena Owl for a day of fun, sport and support of local charities

Around 1,000 young people pulled on their trainers to take part in the Arena Group Leeds Mini and Junior Run on Saturday 8th July. Arena has sponsored the event for 7th year to ensure that is a free-to-enter event for children of all abilities organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All.