COMMUNITY
BESTWAY WHOLESALE
Bestway sponsors Plunkett Foundation’s Christmas fundraiser Plunkett’s members will be invited to shop at Bestway depots
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estway Wholesale is partnering with the Plunkett Foundation and will be the headline sponsor of the charity’s Christmas fundraising campaign. The Plunkett Foundation is a national charity that assists communities across the UK in setting up and running community businesses, including community-led shops. This year’s Christmas campaign will raise funds to help Plunkett in it its vital work in supporting community groups. It will also shine a light on the role community businesses play in tackling loneliness and isolation. Plunkett’s members will be invited to shop at Bestway depots and access price-led promotions and special offers from the wholesaler. Bestway Managing Director, Dawood Pervez, said: “The Foundation’s members are made up of more than 800 community businesses across the UK, over 400 of which are highly valued community retailers – just like our local independent stores – and we fully appreciate the challenges they face. “As we all know, local retailers are more than just a place to buy essentials, they bring people together and provide
much needed social contact. We wanted to give these groups the same opportunities as our own independent retailers as they work hard and plough their stores’ profits back into the local communities which they serve. For many, they are a vital lifeline and are an important part of our retail landscape.” The Plunkett Foundation’s Head of Engagement, Harriet English, added: “Plunkett is proud to be supporting community-owned businesses in their efforts to reduce isolation and loneliness within the communities they serve. “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Bestway on our Christmas campaign to raise awareness of the important role community businesses play and to raise funds that will help fund the vital support Plunkett provides to over 800 local communities across the UK.”
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