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Gala Dinner for Overgate Hospice Hits £500,000 for Big Build Appeal Just one month on from the Gala Dinner at the historic Halifax Town Hall, Overgate Hospice’s Big Build Appeal has now reached an incredible milestone—£500,000 raised in total. An astonishing £447,000 was generated on the night alone, thanks to the generosity of supporters and the event's key sponsor, Leo Group Ltd. Leo Group Ltd, specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy, has long-standing ties with Overgate Hospice. The company proudly served as headline sponsor for the event, ensuring that every penny raised went directly to the Big Build Appeal. With just 100 guests in attendance, the Gala Dinner was an intimate yet powerful evening. Attendees were treated to live entertainment, heartfelt stories, and a spectacular auction brimming with generous and unique prizes donated by incredible supporters. Leo Group staff and their guests dug deep to support the cause, contributing significantly to the evening’s success. Rebecca Ryan,

Students from Kendal College visited Mount Pleasant Farm in Penrith, owned by Leo Group to undertake vital training for their T level qualification in the farms parlour. Leo Group has strong links with the British agricultural industry, having been founded by a family with substantial farming heritage. Over the past 40 years Leo Group has acquired 17 farms and over 900 hectares of land, of which more than 300 acres is woodland and 105 acres is protected land. As a company, Leo Group is committed to supporting  the future of British Farming and helping to empower young people. Danny Sawrij, Leo Group CEO said “It is crucial that  young people have access to working farms where they can have hands on experience. We are delighted to be able to offer this support to Kendal College and look forward to been able to work closely with them moving

Leo Group  - Title Sponsor of The Winter Droving 2024 Leo Group, owner and operator of Omega Proteins near Penrith, is looking forward to the Winter Droving in Penrith as this year's title sponsor. This spectacular annual event, taking place on Saturday, October 26, marks the start of winter and celebrates rural life in Cumbria with local food, entertainment, masquerade and a magical lantern procession. The Penrith Winter Droving Festival has not only established itself as a well-known and popular event, attracting visitors to the town from all over the UK, but also brings around £2 million into Penrith's economy each year. Reliant on local Sponsors Organised by Eden Arts, a not-for-profit organisation, the event depends on the support of local organisations and businesses. However, increasing costs in recent years have put the future of Winter Droving at risk, making Eden Arts more reliant than ever on local sponsorship.

On 25 April, we hosted the first Cumbria Chamber’s Power 40 event of this year at our Omega Proteins Site in Penrith. Power 40 Group Cumbria Chamber’s Power 40 group comprises business leaders from 40 of the county’s most influential businesses and it was truly a pleasure for us to offer our fellow Chamber members a look-behind-the-scenes of our Category 3 animal by-product rendering operation and to discuss the ongoing investments and improvements happening on-site. Omega Proteins in Penrith Our Omega Proteins is a Category 3 animal by-product processing plant and renders parts of animals that have been passed fit for human consumption in a slaughterhouse but have no market for consumption in the UK. We process this material into oils and meals which are used in everyday products including SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), biofuels, pet food, aquaculture, oleochemicals and pharmaceuticals. https://leogroupltd.co.uk/about-us/   Sustainability and the environment Following a presentation from Leo Group owner

Jane Brindle, Technical Advisor at Leo Group and first female chair of the Foodchain & Biomass Renewable Association (FABRA UK) since November last year, looks back on a busy year of changes: The Annual General Meeting in November marked the end of my first year as Chairman. It has been a very busy time, where did that year go? Looking back, it has been dominated by preparations for changes to Border Controls (and just when everyone is almost ready, they get postponed – start again!) and for the review of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for our industry. At times this role can be challenging – trying to get people to agree on a solution that suits everyone – or it can be painfully slow as you keep chasing Government Departments for updates. I will never get used to the ‘slower speed’ of Government compared to industry when

Omega Proteins Ltd, which is part of the Leo Group and operates an animal by-products processing plant to the west of Penrith, has submitted an application for planning permission to install a district heating system. This project is in line with our corporate strategy and policy, as Leo Group is committed to using the best available techniques and adopting environmentally friendly technologies to help the UK achieve its net-zero ambitions. Protecting the environment and reducing our CO2 emissions is a top priority for us. Andrew Watt at Maze Planning Solutions, Leo Group’s planning consultant commented: “The Government’s Energy Act became law on 26 October; it includes measures to promote and support the creation of heat networks as a means of addressing the challenges of climate change, so the principles of the scheme proposed for Penrith finds support at the highest level. The construction of heat networks

Leo Group is a finalist in this year's Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards in the Sustainability category. The award, which recognises the best businesses in Yorkshire, is a calendar highlight of the region and has seen some of the biggest names in business become winners in recent years. This year's awards attracted more than 260 entries, which were judged with great care and attention by a group of highly qualified judges in a two-stage process of individual assessments followed by a judging session last week. The finalists represent the full spectrum and diversity of business and industry, from young entrepreneurs to seasoned leaders in the public and private sectors. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Wednesday 22 November. The Sustainability Award is presented to a company that puts sustainability and the environment at the heart of its business. Danny

As part of the British Chambers of Commerce's annual Chamber Business Awards 2023, we are delighted to announce that Omega Proteins Ltd Penrith (Leo Group Ltd) has been named the regional winner of the Chamber Business Awards 2023 in the Planet Saver category. The awards, now in its 20th year, is one of the showpieces of the business calendar, highlighting the role of firms in delivering growth and prosperity for the UK and local communities. The Planet Saver award recognises the work of an organisation with sustainability at the heart of their business. They are fully committed to sustainable best practice and making the world a better and safer place. We are proud to be this year's Cumbria Chamber of Commerce regional winner. Protecting the environment and contributing to a sustainable future have been at the forefront of Leo Group's vision and values over the last four

Leo Group is delighted to announce the participation of its owner Danny Sawrij, friend and neighbour of Doddie Weir, in the Kenny Logan's Rugby World Cup Challenge, a 700 mile walk and cycle challenge from Edinburgh to Paris for the Rugby World Cup to raise £555,555 for the MY NAME'5 DODDIE FOUNDATION. Leo Group is a long-time supporter of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and is proud to be one of the major sponsors of the Kenny Logan's Rugby World Challenge to raise much needed funds for Motor Neuron Disease research. On 1 October, Danny will join many others, including celebrities such as Kenny and Gabby Logan, Jimmy Nesbitt, Jamie Bamber and Jason Fox, in this physically and mentally demanding challenge to mark the first Rugby World Cup since the sad passing of Doddie Weir. Participants will cover the 700 miles from Edinburgh to Paris in just

Leo Group, one of the UK's leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy, headquartered in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has completed the construction of its new maritime storage terminal at the Port of Sunderland. The storage tanks will hold the oil recycled from Leo Group's Omega Protein plants across the UK and allows the company to load some of the largest tankers in operation today. This oil, a highly valuable cargo, is shipped to world-renowned energy companies and is used to generate renewable energy as well as being processed into high-tech 'green' SAF and HVO fuel. In recent years, demand for biofuel has soared as it has been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 per cent compared to conventional fossil fuels. The oil, a natural by-product derived from animal waste that the company collects across the UK, is a key component in