“Even within Calderdale there are small communities with strong identities and a real sense of loyalty to their local area. That community spirit is what makes Calderdale special.”
The Craggs has sponsored the Sustainability Award at the Community Foundation for Calderdale’s Community Spirit Awards for several years. For Heidi, it started simply – attending as a trustee and thinking: we really should be supporting this.
The reasoning goes deeper than goodwill. Heidi believes business and community aren’t separate worlds – and that what a business stands for matters as much to the people who work there as it does to anyone on the outside.
“It’s important for our team to see that we’re about more than just commercial success. Being involved in the community encourages people to think beyond the workplace and often inspires them to get involved themselves.”
As a family, the Binghams have supported Overgate Hospice – both employees and family members have benefited from its care. Through her involvement on the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee, Heidi has seen first-hand just how many organisations are quietly making a difference across Calderdale.
