Phoenix Energy were delighted to support a fantastic local event for young families hosted by Home-Start East Antrim, on Saturday 19^th August, through the Phoenix Community Fund. Home-Start East Antrim provides a family support service across the areas of Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Larne, and they chose to host the event so that their volunteers and service-users alike could come together for a day of fun, food and entertainment for all the little ones.

Speaking at the event, Rebecca Dalzell, Communications Manager for Phoenix Energy said: “As a responsible local business, Phoenix likes to give back to the communities we operate in where we can. Our Community Fund provides a great opportunity for us to do this, and the best part about the fund is that all the local projects are really broad ranging and diverse. Seeing so many young families come together today to enjoy the event is heartwarming.”  

Kelly Taylor, Manager at Home-Start East Antrim said: “We are really grateful to Phoenix for supporting the event today. We wanted to acknowledge all our volunteers and give them a day of celebration alongside the families that they help on a regular basis. The turnout has been great and the children are having a fantastic time. We couldn’t have done it without the support from Phoenix Energy.”

The 2023 Phoenix Community Fund has now been allocated. Local community groups can find out more about next year's fund by keeping an eye on our website and social media channels. Further details on Phoenix Energy and it’s Responsible Business Programme can be found at: https://phoenixenergyni.com/about-us/phoenix-group/corporate-responsibility

Phoenix Energy is the largest gas distribution business in Northern Ireland. The company operates a distribution network across the Greater Belfast, Larne, Whitehead and East Down areas, extending to over 3,850km of pipeline.

After 27 years in Northern Ireland, Phoenix Energy has successfully developed the market and built its network, connecting 235,000 customers and establishing natural gas as the fuel of choice for customers in the licence area.

Since 1996, customers switching to natural gas has resulted in 11m tonnes of CO₂ being removed from the atmosphere. Each year, householders using natural gas continue to save on CO₂ emissions, equating to the removal of 300,000 cars from the road.

Phoenix Energy also embraces its corporate responsibility and connects with the local community in its outreach programmes. For more information on Phoenix Energy visit www.phoenixenergyni.com.

For further information please contact:

Rebecca Dalzell

Communications Manager

E: rebecca.dalzell@phoenixnaturalgas.com   

T: 028 9055 5545 Mobile: 07800626045