OUR COMMUNITY
At Wrights Flour, we’re proud to be part of the local community and value the connections we’ve built over the years. Whether it’s supporting local initiatives, working with schools, or teaming up with nearby businesses, we’re committed to making a positive difference.
This space is where we share updates, celebrate collaborations, and highlight the ways we’re working together to support our community.
Supporting Women’s Football in Harlow
We are proud to sponsor Frontier Ladies FC, based in Harlow competing in Essex Women’s Division 1.
As they embark on their journey in the league, we’re excited to see them grow, develop, and make their mark in the local football scene. Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game align perfectly with our values, and we’re delighted to be part of their journey.
We wish Frontier Ladies FC every success for the season ahead!
Supporting Local Creativity and Heritage
We are delighted to work with Parndon Mill in Harlow—a historic site that, like our own mill in Ponders End, was originally a flour mill mentioned in the Domesday Book.
While its purpose has evolved over the centuries, Parndon Mill remains a place of craftsmanship and creativity, now serving as a thriving hub for local artists and craftsmen. It provides a space for artistic expression, innovation, and community engagement, keeping its rich history alive in a new and inspiring way.
We’re honoured to support this remarkable site and its ongoing contribution to Harlow’s cultural and creative landscape.
Celebrating Local Heritage Through Art & Technology
We worked with a project called Hinterlands - a community arts engagement programme conceived by Canal & River Trust, aiming to creatively engage Enfield residents' and visitors in the River Lea/Lee Navigation and its waterside.
As part of the Hinterlands programme, they delivered a heritage project with students from Oasis & Hadley Academies in Enfield called The History Detectives. The students were supported to excavate the hidden histories relating to the industrial heritage of the canal and the people who have worked and lived in the area for generations. Students worked with a digital media artist to transform the stories and information they have gathered into a mobile app which will celebrate the rich industrial heritage of in/around the canal and enable people to become better informed about the area.
The audio-visual project of the mill can be seen here.
Celebrating Local Art and Heritage
At Wrights Flour, we are passionate about supporting community projects that celebrate local heritage and creativity. That’s why we were delighted to collaborate with Ben Nathan, an Enfield-based artist and the founder of Pinhole London, a photography project that engages young people through creative exploration.
This initiative, in partnership with Enact Community’s Youth Club in Enfield Island Village, is part of a National Heritage Lottery-funded project called ‘Enfield’s Forgotten Canal’. The project delves into the rich history of the canal, blending past and present imagery to highlight the industries and heritage surrounding it.
Through this work, young people gain hands-on experience in photography while uncovering a fascinating part of their local history.
Supporting Inclusive Football
At Wrights Flour, we are committed to making a difference in our community, and we’re incredibly proud to be sponsoring Roydon FC Disability. This year, we’re supporting their journey to Belfast, where they will compete against other disability clubs from across the UK in the prestigious George Best Community Cup.
Held at Billy Neill Country Park, the tournament welcomes over 500 players, with 72 disability squads—including teams linked with English Premiership and Championship clubs, as well as those from the Republic of Ireland—coming together for this incredible event.
“Huge news for Roydon Disability
We are absolutely delighted to announce that G.R. Wright & Sons have agreed to sponsor the race night for the second year running, as well as making an extremely generous donation to the club.
Speaking to David has been an absolute pleasure, and the kindness and generosity he has shown us over the last two years has been remarkable. His empathy and genuine interest in understanding our club and what we do have left us all speechless.
Wrights Flour is one of the biggest and best businesses in their industry, and the flour mill in Harlow is one of the world’s most modern and technologically advanced milling facilities.
Their commitment—not just to us, but to many other local organisations—is unprecedented and highlights how important the community is to them.
We truly cannot thank them enough, and hopefully, we can work together in the future again.”
Supporting Future Champions
We are proud to sponsor Eve, a determined and talented young athlete competing in Division 1 Kayak Slalom.
Eve is 14 years old and lives in Harlow, where she balances her studies with an intense training schedule. She trains at Lee Valley White Water Centre and as part of the Southern Regional Development Squad.
Her season begins in March and runs until the end of October, after which she transitions into winter training, including training camps across the UK.
This July, Eve will travel to Augsburg, Germany, to compete against top European Junior competitors—a fantastic opportunity to gain international experience.
With her incredible focus and determination, Eve has set her sights on becoming a world champion, and we’re very happy to be supporting her on this journey.
Bringing Communities Together Through Food
We are proud to support Cooking Champions, a fantastic charity based in Ponders End that brings people together through food education and shared meals.
Cooking Champions runs educational workshops, open kitchen sessions, community lunches and food parcels, providing people with the skills and confidence to cook nutritious meals while fostering a sense of belonging. Their work plays a vital role in supporting local families and individuals, creating opportunities to learn, share, and enjoy food together.
We’re delighted to support this incredible initiative and the positive impact it has on the community.
