Having just announced its annual award winners, industry charity GroceryAid is celebrating a 25% increase in its supporter base. 48 companies were recipients of a gold award, a growth of 60% with over 220 companies now supporting the charity on a regular basis.
The GroceryAid awards were refreshed last year to focus on the charity’s three key pillars of Awareness, Fundraising and Volunteering. The aim was to enable companies big and small to contribute in different ways and, more importantly, to encourage awareness through all levels of industry.
Commenting on the awards, Steve Barnes, Chief Executive of GroceryAid said: “We are delighted with the increase in engagement across industry. Our aim is to help any grocery colleague who finds themselves in need and the numbers reaching out to us climb substantially year on year. This acceleration in support will ensure we can support those who need us.”
Last year GroceryAid spent £4.25m helping over 15,700 colleagues with emotional, practical and financial support
To see a full breakdown of Award winners, judging criteria and further information about the GroceryAid Awards visit the GroceryAid website
