Bags of Help from Tesco!

We are delighted to announce that we are a finalist in Tesco’s #BagsofHelp initiative.

The Centre will now be awarded a grant to improve the Sensory Garden, how much we recieve is down to you!

A public vote will be held in local stores from 26th Sept. to 9th Oct.

We will publish a wee reminder nearer the time but of course, the more support we can get the better so please share this news with friends, colleagues atc and help us create a fantastic space for Centre Users!

More information on Tesco Bags of Help

The information below on the initative was supplied by Tesco:

Tesco has teamed up with Groundwork on its Bags of Help initiative across Scotland. The scheme will see three community groups and projects awarded grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from the 5p bag charge. greenspace scotland are working with Groundwork to support Scottish communities.

Bags of Help offers community groups and projects in each of Tesco’s regions across the UK a share of revenue generated from the 5p charge levied on single-use carrier bags.

The public will now vote in store from 26 September to 9 October on who should receive the £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 awards. In total, there is over £12.5 million up for grabs.

See www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp for more information.