PPSL District Heating has announced a three-year partnership with Variety, the Children’s Charity, pledging a minimum of £30,000 to support disabled and disadvantaged children.
By joining Variety’s prestigious Patron’s Club, the leading district heating specialist has committed to an annual donation of at least £10,000 for three years, providing Variety with the sustained funding to plan and provide life-changing support.
The partnership comes at a critical time for Britain’s most vulnerable children.
In 2026, the UK faces an unprecedented child poverty crisis, with 4.3 million children, including over 600,000 with additional needs or disabilities, living below the poverty line.
For these families the financial burden is staggering, with those raising disabled children facing an average of £975 in extra costs every month. Many of these youngsters experience social isolation, reduced opportunities and long term barriers to education and future employment
Laurence Guiness, CEO of Variety, the Children’s Charity, said: “We are delighted to welcome PPSL District Heating to Variety’s Patron’s Club.
“Their commitment to supporting disadvantaged and disabled children across the UK is truly inspiring.
“As a Patron, PPSL District Heating joins a distinguished and generous group that recognise that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
“PPSL’s support will help us continue our vital work providing life-changing equipment, experiences and opportunities to children who need it most.
“We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and look forward to working together to create a better future for Variety’s children.”
Ben Leach, PPSL District Heating Managing Director, said: “From the moment I was introduced to Variety, I knew we had to get involved with this fantastic charity.
“We recognise that the hurdles facing disabled children and their families are higher than ever. By committing to this three-year patronage, we want to move beyond a one-off donation and provide Variety with a reliable foundation to continue their incredible work.
“The team at PPSL District Heating prides itself on taking a big-hearted approach to everything we do and our heart is with the communities in which we live and work.
“We feel honoured to be playing our part in giving something back and raising awareness and funds to give these youngsters the best start possible.”
Dr Michael Josephson MBE, Chairman – Patrons of Variety and Variety’s Chief Barker, added: “Our Patrons play an important role in making it possible for Variety to continue to transform the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people. Support for Variety has never been more vital, as disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK face a growing and urgent crisis. We warmly welcome PPSL District Heating as a Patrons partner.”
PPSL is a leading designer, supplier and installer of pre-insulated pipes for district heating, cooling, steam networks and plantroom. With a proven track record spanning numerous prestigious projects across the UK, PPSL delivers robust and reliable heating, cooling and steam networks.
PPSL’s comprehensive turnkey solutions serve a range of sectors, including universities, hospitals, MOD sites, leisure facilities, new residential developments, industrial sites, schools, local authorities, commercial properties and hotels.
All projects are delivered with quality and precision and are EN13941, CP1 and HNTAS compliant.
Powered by meaningful values and a genuine desire to deliver quality to customers, PPSL’s dedicated team is committed to supporting the UK’s net zero emissions goals by 2050.
For over 75 years, Variety, the Children’s Charity has existed to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Variety provides practical support that makes an immediate and lasting difference with our Wheelchair and Special Equipment grants, Sunshine Coaches, Great Days Out and Access Interns supported work experience programme. In 2024, King Charles III graciously accepted the Patronage of Variety, the Children’s Charity, acknowledging the trusted role that Variety plays as a national children’s charity meeting the practical needs of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Variety, the Children’s Charity, is registered in England and Wales (No 209259) and in Scotland (No SC038505).
