Spar launches third £100k Community Cashback scheme

After rewarding over 20 different local organisations, and receiving more than 13,000 entries, last year, Spar is back with the £100k Community Cashback campaign in 2024 and looking to help more local communities.

Launching on the 11 April, shoppers from all over the UK can apply for a grant for an organisation or charity they feel deserves funding.

All applicants need to do is share the exceptional contribution that a local organisation has made to their community and what the grant would be put towards.

Running until 22 May, there are grants available covering all geographical regions across the UK.

Amounts up to £10,000 are available, with a total pool of grants valued at £100,000.

Spar said it is looking forward to catching up with last year’s grant winners and seeing how their grants have positively affected their communities.

Suzanne Dover, Spar UK brand and marketing director, said: “Empowering local communities is about nurturing our neighbourhoods and promoting a brighter future. We had such a brilliant response to last year’s campaign that we are delighted to bring it back again this year.

“The Spar £100k Community Cashback campaign really demonstrates to our shoppers that we care about the charities and organisations in their local communities.

“Supporting our local communities is part of our heritage, and we are happy to bring this to life for our consumers.”

“Our grant scheme is aimed at supporting and giving back to the communities that we serve. Last year grants were awarded to  over 20 local organisations across the UK, with some receiving £10,000.

“We’ve seen first-hand how much last year’s grant winners have benefited from this scheme and know that together, we are making a real difference in communities.”

One of last year’s winners Richard Walsh, from Stepping Out in Dorset, said: “Stepping Out is delivered free to all participants. Without raising money from people like Spar, Stepping Out wouldn’t be possible. Spar’s Community Cashback scheme is helping us deliver the programme for this year.”