Nisa retailers increase support for good causes

In May, Nisa partners collectively donated £103,230 via the symbol group’s Making a Difference Locally charity, an increase of 26% on donations made the previous month.

In addition, sales of Co-op and Heritage own-label products in Nisa partner stores – which raise funds for good causes via Making a Difference Locally – have grown significantly.

The charity’s income in April saw an increase of 21.5% on March’s figures and 69% rise year-on-year.

Kate Carroll, Nisa’s head of charity, said: “The support Nisa partners are providing to their communities really is astonishing, and we’re delighted that over £100,000 was donated to good causes over the last month, at a time when charities are facing increased pressures and struggling with significantly reduced fundraising income.

“We’ve seen an increased number of donation requests for good causes such as health and wellbeing charities and food banks, demonstrating how these fantastic retailers are responding to the needs of their local communities.”