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Our community

Learn more about our Community Volunteering, Charitable Giving and The Blakemore Foundation.

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Donated to good causes

The Blakemore Foundation

We are all about doing good in the community. The Blakemore Foundation has been supporting charities and community groups within England, and Wales through monetary donations and support in goods.

SPAR store staff members fundraising for Marie Curie in front of a SPAR convenience store.

We’re Here for Good, that is why we fundraise, volunteer and support the UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie.

A F Blakemore staff members at a community project.

We aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the environment.

A F Blakemore warehouse staff member telling a group of visiting school children about the warehouse and how it operates.

We take our role in supporting and educating the next generation, through our community projects.

Apply for a donation.

Interested in supporting a good cause in your local area? The Blakemore Foundation offers monetary and goods donations to charities and community groups within England, and Wales.


NB: We advise early applications around seasonal periods. Sadly, we are unable to process speedy requests or immediate requests.
 

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What grants do we offer?

To help support the local causes and charities in your area, we offer four types of donations. See which is the best match for your needs. 

We're proud to receive many applications every year. Due to this high demand, please keep in mind that we won't be able to support every application.

 

In-kind donations

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These donations are awarded to support local community events and fundraisers in the form of goods e.g. food, drink, raffle prizes or refreshments

Apply now

Monetary donations

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These small monetary donations support essential facilities, medical equipment, appeals and on-going services in your community.

Apply now

Match-fund donations

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These donations match the fundraising efforts of A.F. Blakemore colleagues up to the value of £150. These are limited to one grant per colleague per year.

Apply now

Independent retail donations

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These small monetary donations support independent retailers’ fundraising activities. 

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“We currently have 18 children in Red Boots School, with demand ever-increasing. The Blakemore Foundation helps support the top up bursaries for services vital to the children and their families, as the local authority fees do not cover the full cost of a child’s place.” 

Sadie Newman, Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

“Their (Red Boots) philosophy on helping the children become the best they possibly can, has created a safe and happy environment. Children feel confident to challenge themselves in areas that would be typically difficult for them.”

Parent of child attending Red Boots
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