Positive Action in the Community Launches IMPACT CLUB

​Local Charity Launches ‘IMPACT CLUB’ with GB Integrated Systems as Founding Diamond Ambassador  

 COLNE, LANCASHIRE – Positive Action in the Community (PAC) is proud to announce the official launch of the IMPACT CLUB, a strategic new partnership initiative designed to unite the local business community in the fight against homelessness, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges. Leading the charge as the first ever Founding Diamond Ambassador is Colne based technology specialist, GB Integrated Systems (GBIS).  
Launched on the 15th of February 2026, the IMPACT CLUB offers a tiered patronage scheme that allows businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to large corporations, to provide sustainable, predictable support for PAC’s frontline services.  
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A Landmark Partnership  
GB Integrated Systems, a trusted provider of fire, security, communications, AV and automation solutions, has stepped up to the highest level of membership. As a Diamond Ambassador, GBIS is committing not only significant financial resources but also a dedicated year of close collaboration to represent PAC within the wider business community.   

​Scott Earing, Director of GB Integrated Systems, said:    
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“Based in Colne, GB Integrated Systems (GBIS) is a trusted provider of Fire, Security, Communications, Audio Visual, and Automation systems. Our experienced team delivers tailored solutions for both residential and commercial clients by taking the time to understand individual requirements, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and value for money. 
 We are proud to partner with PAC, a local charity making a positive difference within our own community. PAC supports individuals facing significant challenges, including youth homelessness, domestic abuse, and emotional well-being struggles. As a Founding Diamond Ambassador of the IMPACT CLUB, we are committed to supporting a local organisation whose work has an immediate and meaningful impact, ensuring help is available at critical moments, from preventing young people from sleeping on the streets to helping families find safety and stability close to home.”  

A Call for Community Action  

The IMPACT CLUB is designed to bridge the gap between statutory funding and the growing needs of the community. By joining, businesses can directly contribute to projects like SafeSpace, which provides accommodation for homeless youth, and the Be Free project, which supports women, families and children affected by domestic abuse.  

Claire Bennet, CEO of Positive Action in the Community, commented:   
“GB Integrated Systems has been a significant supporter of PAC for many years, and we are humbled that they have chosen to come on board as our Founding Diamond Ambassador. We hope that GBIS’s commitment will raise the profile of PAC and the IMPACT CLUB in the wider business community.    

We are seeking more like-minded businesses to come forward and support PAC on its mission. The IMPACT CLUB is designed to be accessible for all businesses that want to support us, from sole traders to SMEs and large corporation; there is a level of patronage that suits everyone.  joining the IMPACT CLUB gives direct support to our services which provide specialist help on an individual basis to empower people to build emotional resilience, improve their health and wellbeing, make positive choices, and to have fulfilled and independent lives.”  
About Positive Action in the Community (PAC)   

Based in Nelson, PAC provides specialist support to empower people to build emotional resilience and improve their health and wellbeing. Their services include supported accommodation for young people, domestic abuse refuge and community support, counselling services for schools and the wider community and youth club provision. 
About GB Integrated Systems (GBIS)   

Headquartered in Colne, GBIS specialises in the design, installation, and maintenance of integrated systems for residential and commercial properties. Their expertise spans fire safety, security, communications, audio-visual setups, and smart home automation, serving clients across the North West with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.  
For more information on the IMPACT CLUB and how to get involved, please visit www.p-a-c.org.uk/impact-club