CHARITY MATTERS
Helping others by giving back It’s not all about profit and sales. The Entertainer prides itself on charitable giving across the whole business, from a company level, to staff donations through payroll - and even customers get involved with giving at POS.
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he Entertainer tithes 10% of its profits via its charitable wing, The Grant Foundation, which makes donations to organisations that promote the healthy development of children and their families. In addition to this, The Entertainer supports numerous charities; Christian Aid, Pennies, Shelter Box, The Light Fund and the Toy Trust, to name a few. “The spirit of generosity and charitable giving are key values to The Entertainer and are integral to who we are as a business,” says Anna Warner-McLoughlin, The Grant Foundation Trustee
and Foundation Administrator. “The trustees of The Grant Foundation are first and second generation Grant family members. Our collective aim is
Above: The Entertainer’s customers have raised over £200,000 over the past five years through Pennies for the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity by rounding up their transactions to the nearest pound.
Right: Staff take part in a wide range of charitable activities. Below: Loretta Minghella, Chief Executive of Christiand Aid.
Christian Aid - Loretta Minghella, Chief Executive: “Christian Aid is proud to have received The Entertainer’s support over the past six years. The company’s strong values, engaged employees and conviction to give back to communities has meant that thousands of vulnerable people across the globe have been supported through generous donations to our disaster appeals. We look forward to many more opportunities to work together and continuing to build a relationship with the company and employees so that together we can support the poorest communities in the world.”
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