Thank you to everyone who has helped us to raise over £11,000 from till donations

We’re over the moon to share the amazing news that our super generous customers have raised over £11,000 for our charity of the year through our new till donation initiative.

We have partnered with fintech charity Pennies to raise funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice and have raised £11,313 since the initiative was rolled out to all seven sites in May. Pennies acts as a digital collection box, giving customers the option to add a donation to their total when they pay.

Our group tills and customer services manager Diane Farrar has been responsible for the roll out of the initiative. She said: “We’re delighted that the Pennies initiative has raised so much in such a short space of time, thanks to the incredible generosity of our customers. Pennies is a great way for people to donate to Martin House in a simple, safe and sustainable way and has given our £30,000 fundraising target a huge boost.”

“It’s incredible to see how much has been raised through the Yorkshire Garden Centres Group Pennies scheme in just the first few months of our partnership. The team is doing an amazing job of spreading the word about Martin House Children’s Hospice and the difference their customers’ donations can make,” said the charity’s partnership manager, Hannah Finan.

“This amount could help us purchase a specialist bed, giving a child or young person the chance to have a comfortable night’s sleep during their stay at the hospice. It could help our chefs provide seven days of home-cooked meals, allowing families to relax and enjoy time together around the table. It could even cover the cost of our medical supplies for two weeks, enabling us to continue offering specialist care to children and young people with complex needs. Every penny really does count – and we’re so grateful for every single one.”