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On the 12th day of #GoGive, we give thanks to all the employees and volunteers who have donated their time throughout December so far! 💙❤️ In just the last week, we’ve seen over 700 hours of volunteering logged on the Neighbourly platform, delivering more than £40,000 worth of social impact into local communities. Some of the activities that have taken place include: 🎁 Gallagher colleagues gifted almost 400 toys to children who would otherwise not receive any 🎁 🧸 Lidl GB stores and their partnered good causes distributed toys from their Christmas Toy Bank, spreading the magic of Christmas to children across the country 🧸 🎄The Hampshire Trust Bank team wrapped gifts, sorted supplies, and helped decorate at The SPACE in London🎄 🎅 Virgin Media O2 employees 2024 have been out and about supporting important causes within their local communities, and spent time together wrapping over 200 presents 🎅 👔 Johnsons Workwear volunteered at Veterans at Ease before also donating a van-load of brand new work wear which is now being sold in their locations across the North East and Norfolk 👔 ✍️ iQ Student Accommodation’s 'Give Back elves' have been writing festive cards to bring cheer to children and the elderly across the UK ✍️ Thank you for joining us this 12 Days of GoGive, the Neighbourly team wishes you all a merry Christmas. #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity #LocalSupport

On the 11th day of #GoGive, we’re celebrating the impact of grant funding on our local communities 💸🧑🤝🧑 Last week some of the causes in the Neighbourly network got an early Christmas present when they received funding from the Pret Foundation’s Community Grant programme, with the total financial donations from all partners during our GoGive campaign now reaching over £300,000. The Pret Foundation is passionate about supporting people to access the resources and opportunities that they need to break the cycle of homelessness and lead healthy lives. 💙 AR Projects CIC told us they’d be using the grant to run their Pathway to Employment programme, supporting individuals with training materials, job placement support and alumni events. 💙 The SPACE will be using their funding to help train people in their area facing homelessness, including a weekly hub to increase individuals’ employability and equip them with the skills and experience to apply for jobs. #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity #LocalSupport

❄️ GoGive Fund a Freezer with Aldi ❄️ Aldi has recently donated freezers to Celestial CCC Everlasting Glory, Food Share Wyre Forest and Community Café and SHARE Wokingham, and chillers to a number of good causes partnered with Neighbourly. To continue their impact, Aldi is taking part in our GoDonate fund by donating £25,000 to charities that need additional fridges or freezers for food storage.👏 64% of the food redistribution charities and causes Neighbourly supports though food redistribution have stated that they would benefit from additional fridges or freezers. Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK said: “At Aldi, our aim is for fresh, healthy food to be accessible to everyone, so joining the Neighbourly GoGive campaign is a great opportunity to further this goal. By working together, we can enhance the accessibility of nutritious foods for those that rely on foodbanks, using the power of local connections to make a real difference.”💙 Find out more about how you can get involved in GoGive, which runs until the end of February, here > https://lnkd.in/eani46JA

On the 9th day of #GoGive we’re reminding Marks and Spencer Sparks members that you can select the Neighbourly Foundation as your chosen charity 🎁🌟 As a Sparks member, M&S will donate 1p to charity for every transaction in an M&S store where you scan your Sparks card or are logged in to M&S with your Sparks account. 🪙 If you want your points to support your local community, choosing the Neighbourly Foundation as your charity will mean funds are donated into the GoGive pot which will be distributed to causes in our network. Find us in the Community & Inclusion category! Check out the link in the comments to update your charity of choice 😊 #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity #ChristmasGiving #LocalGiving

On the 7th day of #GoGive we are proud to announce a new sponsor 🙌 Welcome Capita, business process outsourcing and professional services giant, committed to delivering social value to the communities they serve. We look forward to working with you to provide crucial support to those most in need during the winter months 🎄 "At Capita LPS, we’re committed to creating meaningful social value in the communities we serve. Joining the Neighbourly GoGive campaign is an opportunity to make a tangible impact this Christmas, helping to ensure essential support reaches those who need it most. Together, we can make the festive season brighter for everyone." Emma Thornton Local Government Social Value and Sustainability Sector Lead, AIEMA #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity

📰 "Why the government must prioritise tax relief for retailers’ charitable donations" Read an article written by our COO Zoë Colosimo for The Grocer on why the current tax requirements for retailers on charitable product donations is causing a huge barrier to giving. VAT on donations for direct use disincentivises retailers to donate unsold goods - at a time when demand for donations has surged and 78% of Neighbourly charities are reporting increased need, particularly for non-food items like toiletries, clothing and hygiene products. Tax relief on product donations for direct use has clear benefits for businesses, the government and the environment. Read more in the article in the comments 👇 "We invite retailers who want to be part of this change to get in touch – and help us bring about this reform for the benefit of all."

On the 6th day of #GoGive we challenged Neighbourly employees to send us their photos of one of our favourite Christmas initiatives, Lidl GB's Toy Bank 🧸 And the response was fantastic! ⭐ Employees and customers from Wales, Bristol and the Midlands shared snaps of their donations, billboard selfies and thoughts on the campaign... "Shout out to @nbrly on this! Neighbourly connect every store to local good causes and run the project with Lidl to make sure the toys get to where they are needed most" - Bespoke Family You can help to make this winter more magical for children up and down the country via the drop-off points in Lidl stores nationwide - just look for the Neighbourly logo and #GoDonate 💙 #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity

On the 5th day of #GoGive we highlight Neighbourly's festive volunteering, featuring some furry friends 🐶 The Neighbourly team have been embracing the festive spirit of giving, from Christmas letter writing to local care homes and hospices, to mucking in at the farm (despite the snowy weather ❄️ ) for Bristol charity Empowering Futures. 66% of small charities and causes are concerned about volunteer numbers this winter - the Neighbourly platform makes it easy to search for local opportunities to support your community. Gather your team mates and do something meaningful this Christmas 🎄 #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity #LocalGiving #FestiveVolunteering

On the 4th day of GoGive its all about impact! ⭐ We are blown away by the huge numbers already achieved by our community of businesses and good causes during the first 12 days of December: 🥦 2,259,378 meals donated 💰 £123,497 in financial donations 🕑 1,859 volunteer hours contributed A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed - every meal, pound and volunteer hour will make a difference to someone this Christmas 🎄 And due to our network of businesses, their employees, community causes and members of the public, we are well on our way to meeting our targets for the campaign. To find out more about our targets and how you can get involved follow the link in the comments. #GoGive #GoGiveCommunity #ChristmasGiving #LocalGiving