Putting community at the heart of business
Angela Turley AV Dawson
quarterly funding awards. Named after Gary’s late father, the fund provides up to £1,000 every quarter, ensuring the company’s community investment remains personal, purposeful and driven by the people who know local needs best. In June, Gary and his son Freddie completed the Rallye du Soleil in support of Teesside Hospice, raising almost £3,000. Later this year, Gary will join our Deputy Chairman John Young (pictured) and 11 other business leaders from Teesside on a fundraising trek along the Great Wall of China in aid of Daisy Chain. AV Dawson is a business that sits at the heart of the industrial North East. They believe passionately that successful businesses have a responsibility to help the communities around them thrive. By investing time, expertise and resources locally, they hope to strengthen the region they call home. If you would like to support Gary’s Great Wall of China trek, scan the QR code.
Dawson Group like family – whether you are a customer, supplier, colleague or friend of the business. We also invest in education and sport, supporting local clubs while working with students from primary school through to university. We regularly visit schools, host workplace tours and engage with young people to showcase career opportunities and inspire the next generation of talent. That support extends far beyond financial contributions. Volunteering remains a cornerstone of our work. Everyone at AV Dawson is encouraged to use volunteering days to support causes that matter to them and contribute directly to their local communities.
For AV Dawson, community is not simply a corporate responsibility initiative – it is part of our identity. With deep roots in Teesside and a proud heritage spanning almost nine decades, giving back is woven into our purpose, honouring the past, supporting the present and inspiring future generations. Founded in Middlesbrough, AV Dawson has built a longstanding reputation for supporting charities, schools, sports clubs and community groups across Teesside. Among them are Teesside Hospice, Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, Middlesbrough Rugby Club and High Tide. A very practical example of how we support charities and community groups like these is by opening our conference suite and meeting rooms to them – free of charge – one day a week, providing valuable space to meet, collaborate and plan activities that benefit local people.
Gary Dawson says:
Giving back our time is just as important as giving financially.
Our colleagues gain a real sense of achievement from volunteering and build meaningful connections with organisations across the region. We also support groups practically, offering health and safety advice, HR guidance and operational best practice where we can make a difference. Since 2021, the Maurice Dawson Fund has enabled colleagues to nominate causes close to their hearts for
AV Dawson Group Chairman Gary Dawson said:
We’ve always believed in supporting our local community, whether that’s through funding, volunteering our time or sharing our expertise. With ‘Family’ being one of our values, we treat everybody associated with the AV
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