A Cumbrian butchers has donated more than £3000 to Carlisle Youth Zone as part of its commitment to the local community.

Cranstons is dedicated to being a positive force within the community, supporting causes that make a difference in the lives of local people.

Carlisle Youth Zone is one of four charity partners, including Tynedale Hospice at Home, The Great North Air Ambulance and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland who received a share of profits donation in 2023 from Cranstons, and CYZ collected £3150 in the first week of January.

Carlisle food hall manager Mark Mallinson said "Carlisle Youth Zone provides an essential service to the young people in the area. We are ecstatic to be able to provide this donation to help ensure they can continue that fantastic work they do."

Emma Rogerson, development coordinator at CYZ, said: "On the surface Carlisle Youth Zone is just a fancy building, a place that delivers a wide range of fun activities to young people.

"But for some young people, it’s a completely different experience. We work with a number of vulnerable young people, with stories that break your heart. Here they can access so me much-needed support from a remarkable team of youth workers, mentors and volunteers.

"It’s because of donations like this from Cranstons that we are able to provide a safe place for them to grow and shine.

Cranstons also has a generous community fund providing raffle prizes and sponsorship for hundreds of community events each year.