The Oakland Foundation, a children’s charity, is pleased to confirm that it has secured new business funding for the upcoming year.

Supporting disadvantaged children and young people across England and Wales, the Oakland Foundation, founded by total supply chain solution provider Oakland International, has secured new business funding from Avanti Print and Packaging and Coolways UK.

Oakland Foundation Trustee Mark Williams commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have gained additional funding from Avanti Print and Packaging and Coolways UK.

“Their financial commitment will ensure even more vulnerable children and their families this year will have access to opportunities previously out of reach due to financial constraints or disadvantage.

“We are sincerely grateful for their support and that of our founding sponsor, Oakland International, as together their contributions will ensure that those in greatest need receive the highest level of funding possible, and we deeply appreciate their generosity. It’s wonderful to be working with like-minded, compassionate, and forward-thinking people.”

With 2025 already proving to be a busy year, efforts continue to ensure the charity maximises new opportunities and funding partnerships. These developments represent an exciting phase for the organisation.

Director of Avanti Print and Packaging Holly Bennett stated: “Avanti Print and Packaging are excited to join in Partnership with the Oakland Foundation, it is an honour to align our business with such an incredible Charity. Together we aim to build a solid alliance and create more opportunities in Education, Health, and Sport to support the next generation.”

Director of Coolways and Avanti Paul Elliott added: “Coolways-UK are absolutely delighted to align ourselves with the Oakland Foundation and their work going forward, and we are thrilled to be supporting their aims given our history with Oakland International and the wider family of companies to be found within their locations.

“We have always been made to feel part of the family and it is a natural progression of Coolways-UK to formally join and represent the aims of the Foundation with gusto.”

The Oakland Foundation offers grants for children and youth programs focused on education, health and nutrition, and sports, for children under 16 and their families. The charity aims to enable every child, regardless of background or ability, to participate.