News: Arena in the Community

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.

Kelsey and Arena Owl join new school celebrations

Arena Owl joined a students’ Fun Run on in June to celebrate the opening of the new Southgate School for children with complex needs in Almondbury.

£25k fundraising challenge approaches half way mark

Monies from last weekend's skydive has still to be counted, but the #ArenaTeam are hopeful that we've reached the half way mark towards our ambitious total of £25,000.

Young fundraiser hits headlines at Sheffield run

Big-hearted Dylan Cunningham was one of around 700 young runners that took part in the recent Arena Group Sheffield Junior and Mini fun run. Dylan, aged five, pulled on his trainers to raise funds for a local charity close to his heart that will help other children benefit from his favourite city farm.

Top class! School all set for Arena Group Lincoln Mini and Junior Runs

Pupils and teachers at a Lincoln primary school are on their marks and all set for a great festival of running. A number of pupils at Fosse Way Academy will be among hundreds of youngsters taking part in the free-to-enter Arena Group Mini and Junior Runs at Yarborough Leisure Centre on Saturday 1st April.

Get set for the 2017 Junior, Mini and Family Fun Run series!

With free places available for 3 - 14 year olds at runs across many towns and cities, there's no excuse not to get young people in your family, community or school involved in a great day out!

Arena recognised for commitment to communities

Arena has unveiled an array of environmental, health and sustainability targets achieved in a positive impacts report published this month including a total reduction of nearly 14,000 tonnes of CO2. Arena's MD, Adrian Fitzpatrick, also received a certificate from Paul Chiplen from partner CO2balance recently to highlight achievements in the Carbon Zero Programme to date.