A Partnership Built on Purpose: Fonemedia & Zarach

Sometimes the most meaningful work happens outside of campaign briefs, KPIs and commercial targets. For Fonemedia, that work has been our partnership with Zarach — and we’re incredibly proud that this journey has been recognised with a shortlist for Best Charitable/Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Northern Digital Awards 2026.

How It Started

  Our first interaction with Zarach was simple: a conversation about how we could help. We knew about the reality of child bed poverty in Leeds, but it wasn’t until we started meeting the team — hearing the stories, seeing the scale of the challenge — that the partnership really took shape. One stat stayed with us from the start: Thousands of children across our region are sleeping on floors, sofas or in unsafe conditions. Over the past year, we’ve taken part in:

• Bed deliveries to families across Leeds
• Team-led fundraising activities
• Awareness-building using our channels and communication platforms
• Volunteering time offered to every colleague

Every experience has reminded us why this work matters.

Why Zarach Means So Much to Us

  A bed isn’t just furniture. It’s safety, dignity, rest and the chance to learn and grow. Zarach’s work gives children the foundations for a different future — and being even a small part of that mission is something our whole team feels proud of.  

Recognition That Belongs to Everyone

  Being shortlisted for a Northern Digital Award is a proud moment for us, but the real success lies in the families supported, the awareness raised, and the enthusiasm with which our team continues to get involved.

A Word from Our Founder

“Supporting Zarach has reminded us what business can and should be about: people, community and doing the right thing. Awards are lovely, but the real reward is knowing children across Leeds are sleeping comfortably tonight. That’s the impact that matters.” — James Dalton, Founder & CEO, Fonemedia

What’s Next

Our commitment doesn’t end here. We’re continuing to grow our involvement with Zarach with more fundraising, more volunteering, and more opportunities for the team to contribute in 2026. Because some things matter more than metrics — and this is one of them. Follow us on social media for updates and more information Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn