Nisa Charity

Nisa retailers support global water initiative

The symbol group's retailers have helped raised morethan £750,000 for clean water projects around the globe.

Nisa’s independent retailers have raised £751,000 for The One Foundation, which invests in clean water, sanitation and hygiene around the world, since becoming part of the Co-op Group in 2018.

For every litre of any still, sparkling, or flavoured Co-op own brand water sold, 3p goes to The One Foundation, with Nisa partners supporting the initiative every time they order Co-op ownbrand water.

Nisa is raising awareness of the role shoppers are playing through a mini campaign on social media, with a video outlining the work of The One Foundation, and how by purchasing Co-op water, consumers are playing a part.

David Mathieson, Nisa’s Wholesale Category Controller said: “Nisa partners are making a valuable contribution to this brilliant charity just by buying Co-op branded water through Nisa. And likewise, their shoppers are doing their bit too when they buy the water in their local store. It’s a great opportunity for independent retailers to demonstrate how they and their customers are making a difference.

“Buying Co-op water can help change millions of lives and we’re proud that Nisa partners are supporting this through their purchasing.”

Scott Sandford, Head of Retail for Nisa partner Amacor Capital, stocks Co-op water in the 17 Nisa stores operated by the group.

He said: “We sell large quantities of Co-op own-label water across all our estate and so it is brilliant that we and our shoppers are supporting such a good cause and helping to make a difference.”

Overall, Co-op water sales have raised £15m to date for clean water projects around the world.