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James Hall & Co supports Lancashire Mind

The wholesaler has donated hampers that provide a helping hand to new tenants being supported by the charity.

James Hall & Co, Spar UK’s primary wholesaler and distributor for the north of England, has donated of a year’s supply of home starter hampers for charity Lancashire Mind on behalf of the symbol group.

The donation of the hampers, which include a range of essentials, will provide a helping hand to new tenants who are being supported by Lancashire Mind and are moving into one of the charity’s tenancy properties during 2022.

It marks a development of the partnership between the wholesaler and Lancashire Mind after the company’s decision to sponsor and provide goody bag items for the charity’s Mental Elf 5k Fun Run taking place in Witton Park, Blackburn.

James Hall & Co has also funded the production of mental health and wellbeing awareness booklets with Lancashire Mind aimed at supporting secondary school-age children during and post-pandemic.

Tom Murphy, Marketing Manager at James Hall & Co, said: “There is a symmetry between the way we deliver for communities and the locations where Lancashire Mind support people. Spar’s brand strapline is ‘There for You’ and we have 129 stores in Lancashire, many of which are in communities where Lancashire Mind has a presence.

“It has never been more important to focus on your mental health, and to be able to access the tools to improve and maintain good mental health and wellbeing. The conversation is growing and getting louder, and we’re happy to add our support to amplify it further.”

Jeanette Colclough, Tenancy Management Lead at Lancashire Mind, added: “Often people who come to us arrive with nothing, so to have a welcome pack of goodies waiting for a tenant when they move into one of our properties is very helpful. It really will contribute hugely to a positive start to their journey with Lancashire Mind.”