18/06/2025
Reliance Raise Over £10,000 for The Kirkwood
On the 14 June 2025 a team of twenty-three Reliance Precision Limited (‘Reliance’) employees took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, raising an incredible £10,341 for local hospice charity, The Kirkwood.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge includes the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres). It is a 24-mile (38.6km) round trip route which is usually completed in under 12 hours.
Reliance is a long term supporter of The Kirkwood and the team were keen to raise money for the charity after they communicated that they were experiencing a funding crisis. The Kirkwood is a charitable organisation which helps to improve the quality of life for local people, against all the odds. When time is short, they help everyone in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. They make the complex simple by focusing on what's important. They support families and loved ones to live on and live well.
Beverley Shaw, Business Development Manager at The Kirkwood said:
“Reliance Precision have been a long-standing supporter of The Kirkwood and are a great example of a locally based business supporting their local hospice, which enables us to care for local people in our community, diagnosed with a life limiting illness. The Kirkwood relies upon 75% of its funding from fundraising and the support of our community. Following our recent announcement around our financial position, the support from Reliance Precision and their employees means so much, especially at this time. We would like to thank not only those who have taken part in the three peaks walk, but every person who has donated to raise this fantastic amount for us.”
The event was organised by Bry Carter, Reliance’s Environmental, Health and Safety Manager:
“Following the success of Reliance’s National Three Peaks Challenge in 2023, I thought it was time to organise a larger, more inclusive event which would bring people from different areas of the business together outside of the working environment. We were able to comfortably complete the walk in under 12 hours and I’m delighted with the amount we have raised for such an important local cause. Don’t forget, there is still time to donate via our JustGiving page if you are able to.”
In Memory of Alistair Gibson
The team completed the challenge in memory of their colleague Alistair Gibson who tragically passed away in May in the lead up to the event. Alistair had intended to walk with his friends and colleagues, and his presence was greatly missed by all. A matched donation of £5170 has been split between the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue in his memory.
