Sika becomes Vault Youth Zone patron to support Preston’s young people

Sika has become a patron of Vault Youth Zone, launching a long-term partnership to help young people across Preston build skills, confidence and awareness of career opportunities in construction and manufacturing.

The partnership builds on Sika’s long-standing presence in Preston, where many employees live, work and raise their families. It reflects the company’s commitment to investing in the community and creating meaningful opportunities for young people.

Sika selected Vault Youth Zone for its work in providing a safe, inclusive environment where young people aged from 8 to 19 (or 25 with additional needs) from across Preston can access a diverse programme of activities and guidance from dedicated youth workers. Vault empowers young people to achieve their potential and build brighter futures.

The partnership will go beyond financial support, with Sika and the Vault Youth Zone working together to support a programme of volunteering, mentoring, workplace visits, careers events and skills-based activities. These opportunities will give young people first-hand insight into working life and the range of careers available across construction and manufacturing.

From left to right: Debbie Newton, Strategic and End User Marketing Manager (Sika), ​​​​​Natalie Dugdale, Chief Operating Officer (VYZ), Jumoke Adegunle, Business Unit Manager – Building Envelope (Sika), Craig Evans, Head of Innovation and Quality & Business Unit Manager Incorez (Sika).

Leaders from both organisations welcomed the partnership, highlighting their shared commitment to creating practical opportunities for young people and delivering lasting benefits for the Preston community.

Tim Jacques, CEO at Vault Youth Zone, commented on the partnership: "We are delighted to welcome Sika as a patron of Vault Youth Zone. Their support, expertise and commitment to Preston will make a valuable contribution to our work with young people. It is particularly encouraging to have the support of a local business that shares our belief in the importance of skills, education and creating positive opportunities for the next generation."

Jumoke Adegunle, Business Unit Manager for Building Envelope at Sika added: “Preston has been home to Sika for many years, and we're proud to be part of the city's business community. Visiting Vault and seeing the fantastic spaces and opportunities available to young people has reinforced why this partnership is so important. By working together, we hope to help young people broaden their horizons, and discover career opportunities they may not previously have considered. We are excited to support Vault and build a partnership that creates lasting benefits for Preston.”

Sika looks forward to continuing to build on partnerships between businesses and community charities such as Vault Youth Zone and hopes this partnership will encourage other local businesses to explore how their time, expertise and support could help Vault create further opportunities for young people across Preston.

For more information visit: www.sika.co.uk / www.vaultyouthzone.org