NewstrAid has announced that Retail Spark has donated £5,000 to the charity, helping NewstrAid continue its work supporting people across the newspaper and magazine industry with financial assistance, emotional support and practical advice during difficult times.
NewstrAid says it supports more than 1,000 people each year working in the sale and distribution of newspapers and magazines, while continuing to see growing demand from new applicants across the sector.
Neil Jagger, CEO of NewstrAid, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Retail Spark as a Silver Sponsor. Their support will help us continue to provide vital assistance to hundreds of beneficiaries in the months ahead.”
Darren Powell, business development manager at Retail Spark, added: “We are delighted to become a Silver Sponsor for NewstrAid and proud to play a part in helping the charity continue the invaluable work in our sector.”
Retail Spark joins a growing number of businesses backing NewstrAid’s work to support wholesalers, retailers and industry colleagues facing financial hardship, wellbeing challenges or personal crisis.
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