SPAR awards £100,000 to charities across the UK

54 charities have been chosen to receive the grants to help communities that need support the most.

SPAR UK has awarded more than 50 charities and local causes across the UK with grants of up to £10,000 to help local voluntary or community organizations on behalf of its shoppers.

With over 10,000 entries to the Community Cashback campaign this year, 54 charities have been chosen to receive the grants to help communities that need support the most.

Now running for three years, SPAR has committed to providing funding for a variety of charity organizations including those that care for people in their communities and make a difference where it matters.

"Our grant scheme is aimed at supporting and giving back to the communities where our stores are located. We've seen first-hand how much last year's grant winners have benefited from this scheme and know that together, we are making a real difference in communities,” Ian Taylor, Retail and Brand Development Director at SPAR UK.

One in five of those polled (19%) help out at local organizations and charities in their area, with 30% previously volunteering in their neighborhood.

SPAR is the leading convenience group in the UK with over 2,500 SPAR and EUROSPAR stores, employing over 40,000 people.