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Those supported include sports teams, community groups, hospices, health charities and others since the charity was launched in 2008, heard Nisa’s annual retail Expo.
The Expo, held virtually this week, was told that during MADL’s last financial year, to the end of June 2021, almost £1.2m was donated by Nisa retailers to the charity. This is nearly a third higher than last year.
One recent beneficiary of a MADL donation was Salisbury Stingrays Swimming Club who received a £500 donation from the Nisa Local at The Crescent, Salisbury, following the launch of a fundraising campaign by the club.
Salisbury Stingrays said the donation would ensure it is able to keep operating for its members and invest in coaching staff, new equipment and more.
A spokesperson for Nisa Local Salisbury said: “We’re proud to say that we’ve been fortunate enough to donate £500 to Salisbury Stingrays Swimming Club, through our charity partner Making a Difference Locally.
“We’re pleased to be able to support local organisations like this and look forward to seeing what comes of it.
“We’re able to do this thanks to our customers who support us day in and day out, that’s why giving back to our local community is so important to us and we do it wherever possible.”
Kate Carroll, Nisa’s head of charity, added: “Small charities and community groups struggled for funding during the pandemic, but our independent Nisa partners continued to give back to the communities they serve, as they have been doing since 2008 when MADL launched.
“It’s brilliant to celebrate this tremendous amount of donations made, and look forward to plenty more.”
