A Lake District supermarket is backing the Calvert Trust.
Booths in Keswick has named the trust as its official charity partner, which will see workers at the supermarket take part in fundraising initiatives to help raise cash for the Lakeland charity.
Booths’ staff collectively chose the Lake District Calvert Trust as they were drawn to the charity’s vision of challenging disability though outdoor adventure.
The fundraising begins in earnest on Friday, July 12, when Booths’ customers at the Keswick store will be able to choose to donate 25p to the trust when paying for their shopping at both self-service and manned checkouts.
Loose change can find a home in collection buckets. There will also be a dedicated second-hand book stall at the exit with all donations going towards Calvert’s work.
Matt Welsh, store manager, said: “We are so proud to support the Lake District Calvert Trust. Calvert is a fantastic local charity helping more and more people with disabilities access the benefits of outdoor activity.
We’re looking forward to working together with Fiona Bell, our community champion and all our colleagues over the coming months to help raise awareness – and money – for this brilliant charity.
“We’re currently brainstorming ideas for both in-store fundraisers such as dance-athons and evening events in our café plus some further afield – perhaps a store-wide sponsored walk? Needless to say, there’s a real feel-good factor in the store as we start our fundraising planning.”
Laura Singleton, fundraising officer for the Lake District Calvert Trust, added: “We are delighted and privileged to have been named as Booths Keswick’s charity partner.
“Booths is a long-standing and hugely respected business with strong local history and national reach. Support like theirs makes all the difference as we continue to challenge disability through outdoor adventure.
“We’re looking forward to developing an exciting and challenging fundraising plan for the year, which we hope in turn will benefit their staff by bringing the team closer together, developing skills and boosting staff morale.”
In return for their support, the Calvert team look forward to hopefully welcoming Booths’ staff to their Calvert Lakes’ site above Bassenthwaite for disability awareness training and volunteer days.
