Tiger Trailers, has become the latest Founder Patron of The Dome Youth Zone, set to launch on Oak Street in Crewe this November.

The Winsford-based company, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of HGV semi-trailers, has pledged annual funding towards the running costs of The Dome, a purpose-built, state-of-the-art space for Crewe's youth.

The investment will ensure local young people have access to somewhere safe, inspiring and affordable to develop the confidence, skills and aspirations they need to thrive.

This announcement comes at a time when investment in young people is more important than ever, with more than one in three young people in Crewe's central wards estimated to be living in poverty.

The Dome will provide opportunities, support and positive role models to help young people build confidence, develop skills and fulfil their potential.

It will welcome young people aged eight to 19, and up to 25 for those with SEND.

For £3 a month, young people will get a hot meal per session, as well as access to more than 20 activities every session, including a climbing wall, fully equipped gym, music and recording studio, dance and drama studio, arts facilities, sports hall, outdoor 3G pitch and an enterprise and employability suite.

Tiger Trailers' support builds on its long-standing investment in young people through initiatives including its Tiger Safety Team, delivering free road safety education to schools across Cheshire and its apprenticeship programme, which has helped launch careers in engineering and manufacturing for more than a decade.

As a Founder Patron, Tiger Trailers joins a growing group of businesses committed to creating lasting change for young people in Crewe while helping secure The Dome's future for generations to come.

Tiger Trailers' Corporate Social impact and Community Engagement Manager, Alison Cartwright, said: "One of the most enjoyable parts of my role at Tiger is seeing the genuine commitment we have in supporting community projects.

"Becoming a Founder Patron of The Dome Youth Zone is an exciting next step in Tiger's future, particularly as it will be supporting young people achieve their full potential.

"With our apprenticeship scheme, the HGV road safety program and our other community-based involvements such as The King's Trust, Tiger is already supporting those next generations.

"The addition of The Dome Youth Zone fits perfectly for us, especially the areas around access, removing barriers, and empowerment in providing life skills, confidence and inspiration.

"It is so vital to support young people today. They're the next decision-makers, marketers, engineers, charity workers, NHS staff, teachers and so on , the future of our businesses and our country.

"It's of great importance that we give them the best start."

The Dome is part of the national OnSide network of Youth Zones, which supports more than 60,000 young people every year across the UK.

Delivered as an independent local charity in partnership with OnSide and Cheshire East Council, The Dome has been made possible through the support of businesses, philanthropists, charitable trusts and the local community.

CEO of The Dome Youth Zone, Stuart Manifould, said: "Tiger Trailers has a fantastic reputation for investing in people, whether that's through developing apprentices, supporting schools or creating opportunities within its own workforce

"Becoming a Founder Patron shows that commitment extends far beyond its business.

"Young people don't all start from the same place, but every young person deserves the chance to succeed.

"The Dome will provide somewhere they can feel safe, make friends, build confidence, learn new skills and discover talents they never knew they had.

"Businesses like Tiger Trailers aren't simply helping us open the doors; they're helping to shape the future of Crewe.

"Their investment will create opportunities for thousands of young people for many years to come, and we're incredibly grateful to have them alongside us on that journey."