The sale of 5p carrier bags in Scarborough retailer Proudfoot Group’s stores has raised £2,500 for Support for Carers Scarborough, which will help fund their services for carers and lonely or isolated older people in the area.
Scarborough retailer The Proudfoot Group has been acknowledged with an industry award this week marking their outstanding community efforts over the last year.
The sale of 5p carrier bags in Scarborough retailer Proudfoot Group’s stores has raised £2,500 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which will help towards the running costs of the charity’s two emergency response helicopters.
Local youth group Pray and Play received a charitable donation of £250 from Proudfoot supermarkets recently to help provide equipment for group activities.
Scarborough Disabled Swimming Group has benefited from a donation of £2,500 this month, raised through the 5p carrier bag charge in Proudfoot stores.