DEWSBURY-based Rixonway Kitchens has donated one of its kitchens to a community centre in London.

Rixonway, a leading manufacturer working in affordable and social housing, has provided a kitchen for the Burnt Oak Community Centre in Barnet.

The company make the donation following the NFA Awards 2010. RIxonway sponsored the most outstanding young person category, which was won by Barnet Homes resident, Rui Jorge Octavio, who is pictured (right) with centre manager Angie Moore . His work at the community centre inspired the company to donate the kitchen.

Barnet Homes is an arm's length management organisation, which manages and maintains 15,000 leasehold and council homes on behalf of Barnet Council. Rixonway provided a kitchen from its Trieste range in walnut, which was chosen by Barnet Homes.

Paul Rose, chief executive of Rixonway Kitchens, said: “It’s always great to see a donation have such a positive impact on a community. We’re delighted to hear the kitchen has made such a difference and we hope it will be valuable to Rui to continue his important work.”

Rixonway Kitchen’s donation was matched by building contractor The Apollo Group and Lovell, which both carried out additional works free of charge.