Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has raised over £1 million for community-based causes over the last year.
Over 2021, Nisa supported local charities with 2,060 donations surmounting to £1,055,227.
The MADL donations are categorised into various areas such as “health, wellbeing, education, employment, good food and nutrition, shelter and security”.
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The new “strengthened communities” donation category garnered 297 donations totalling at £173,755 – which will fund shared community spaces, activities and events and projects.
“We’re delighted that communities have benefited from donations totalling more than £1m over the last 12 months, as the funding given by our independent retailers will make a significant difference for many small charities and community groups, who often rely on the support of local people and businesses to remain open,” Nisa’s head of charity Kate Carroll said.
“MADL collecting tins and the newly launched clothing banks and digital donations have been valuable in raising additional funds in partner stores over the last year and enabling Nisa shoppers to support good causes they care about.”
Carroll added: “We’re thrilled that so many very deserving causes have benefitted from funding, especially during such challenging times.”
Since 2008, MADL has raised over £14 million and supported charities with over 15,000 donations for foodbanks, hospices and refuges.
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