Waitrose millions to benefit local charities

By Hannah Jordan, Third Sector Online, 22 July 2008

Charities can apply for a slice of £2.28m that supermarket chain Waitrose will donate to nearly 7,000 community projects in the next 12 months.

The money is being awarded as part of Waitrose 's plans to support more local causes, and will not affect its national fundraising initiatives. The Community Matters scheme will be available in the company's 190 stores. Each one will receive £1,000 a month, which can be distributed between three local...

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