Our Supporters: Journey Further

Journey Further is a global, full-service digital media agency with offices in Leeds, London, Manchester and New York City. They believe in transparency, innovation and expertise to create partnerships that drive real, measurable impact. We recently caught up with CEO and co-founder, Robin Skidmore, about their choice to give through Leeds Community Foundation. 

How have you been involved with Leeds Community Foundation?

We’ve been supporting Leeds Community Foundation through regular donations for several years now. We’ve taken a fairly hands-off approach – happy to support the great work the Foundation does and trusting them to invest our contributions where they’ll make the biggest difference. 

Why is it important to you to support local communities?

One of our core values is being together. This isn’t just about how we work internally, but also about how we interact with and support our clients and communities. 

Journey Further has benefited from Leeds’ thriving business scene, and has been able to grow thanks to the talented people and creative energy in the city. Supporting the community that has supported you isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also an investment in the ecosystem that allows businesses like ours to flourish. 

What do you love about Leeds?

Leeds has a great blend of ambition and authenticity that you don’t find everywhere. It’s a city with genuine character and an entrepreneurial spirit. The universities and strong cultural scene means it always feels like a fresh and exciting place to live and work. 

It’s also an incredibly supportive community. That is something you feel if you attend local networking or community events, and it’s something you see through initiatives like Leeds Community Foundation that help ensure everyone benefits from the city’s success. 

What advice would you give to people who are thinking about supporting Leeds Community Foundation?

Don’t overthink it! Leeds Community Foundation have been doing this for 20 years and have distributed over £65 million. They know how to make donations work hard for the community. If you’re a business owner in Leeds, you’ve likely benefited from the city’s strong communities, skilled workforce and collaborative spirit. Supporting Leeds Community Foundation is a practical way to invest back into that.