Nisa retailers donated almost £165,000 to good causes between 5 November and 2 December, via the symbol group’s Making a Difference Locally charity.
A total of 329 donations were made by 212 stores.
The events of this year have seen retailer donations to foodbanks and health and wellbeing charities in particular increase. More than half of donations (60%) in November were made to health and wellbeing charities, totalling £86,581, while 11% went to good causes promoting good food and nutrition (such as foodbanks) totalling £25,574.
One-fifth (20%) of donations were made to support learning facilities such as schools and playgroups, while 7% went to charities providing shelter and security services, including centres for the homeless.
Kate Carroll, Nisa’s Head of Charity, said: “We’ve seen countless examples of Nisa partners going above and beyond for their local communities this year and demonstrating the value independent retailers provide to the local area.
“The additional support given to good causes via Making a Difference Locally, at a time when many are facing a significant loss of income but a higher demand for their services, has been incredible.
“November was one of our biggest ever months for partner donations and we expect the additional support offered by Nisa retailers to their communities to continue throughout the festive period and beyond.”
Since its formation in 2008, Making a Difference Locally has raised over £12.3m and supported charities and other good causes with over 13,000 donations.
