Co-op raises thousands at local convenience stores
THE Co-op’s longstanding image as a caring, sharing business proved true for East Cheshire Hospice.
The charity has received £6,000 from the food retailer thanks to the support of local shoppers.
One per cent of what Co-op members spend on selected own-brand products and services goes to the Co-op Local Community Fund which then makes donations to good causes.
The hospice was nominated for a sixmonth period which has just been extended for the same duration.
So far £6,000 has been donated from sales at Co-op convenience stores at Thornton Square, Westmoreland Close, London Road and Ivy Road, and the funeral home at Broken Cross.
Hospice treasurer Alistair Kennedy, who is also a trustee and ambassador, opened the Ivy Road branch after a store revamp. Councillors Alift Harewood and Nick Mannion were also on hand.
Hospice fundraising co-ordinator, Jo Boyd, said: “We’d like to thank the Co-op customers for their generosity and the Co-op for their kind support of the hospice.
“The donation goes back into the community to help provide care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers.”
A spokesperson from the Co-op said: “We’re delighted to be supporting local good causes such as East Cheshire Hospice through our new membership scheme. Our members make a difference in their community, simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us and can raise muchneeded funding for organisations in the area who contribute to improving local life.
“Co-op members receive a five per cent reward on the purchase of own-branded products and services, with a further one per cent benefitting local good causes.
“Our other two local causes are Friends for Leisure (drama group) and Pure Insight 1628.”