BAE

BAE provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, helping their customers stay ahead of evolving threats across land, sea, air, cyber and space. They have a skilled workforce of around 110,000 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, they develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

BAE Systems Senior Air Board Member and proud Prestonian Dave Holmes said:

“Being part of a community is important to us. This means playing an active part in making the areas we operate and live in better places and given our long and proud link with the city, which is located between our two Lancashire sites employing approximately 10,000 people, we wanted to work with the Youth Zone and support the young people of Preston. Ensuring Preston’s youngsters have a safe, inspiring and educational place to call home is really important and we’re delighted to help Preston Youth Zone on this journey over the next few years. We would really encourage local business to get involved with Preston Youth Zone.”

Guy Topping, Preston Youth Zone Chair commented on the partnership with BAE Systems saying:

“We are thrilled to welcome BAE Systems as the first patron of Preston Youth Zone. We are delighted to work in partnership with a renowned local business that does a lot of valuable work to support young people and their future employability. Every penny of their generous gift will directly benefit young people from Preston and beyond, for years to come.”