Newport Waitrose customers help secure £1,500 donation for Age UK
The donation will support services helping older people across Newport and the surrounding area
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin has received a £1,500 donation from Waitrose Newport following a customer vote.
The money was awarded through Waitrose's Community Matters Green Token Scheme, which allows customers to vote for local charities and community organisations by placing tokens in voting slots in the store.
The donation will help Age UK support older people to live independently, stay socially connected and access advice and practical support.
In Newport, the charity runs a weekly Day Centre at the Cornmell Lea Community Room and a monthly Lunch Club at The Swan in Forton. It also provides wellbeing activity groups in Hadley and St Georges.
Jo Morehead, branch manager at Waitrose Newport, said: “Our Community Matters scheme gives customers the opportunity to vote for local causes, and we’re proud to support the vital work of Age UK, who are a lifeline for our local elderly community.”
Clare Davis, chief executive of Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, said the charity was grateful to Waitrose customers and staff for the donation, which would help it continue providing services for older people.