Samaritans named Island's Co-Op Charity of the Year

Thu, 09 Jan 2020

Samaritans Isle of Man has been selected as the Manx Co-op Charity of the Year for 2020.

 

As part of the partnership, all 10 Co-op food stores will have Samaritans collection boxes on display in-store to raise funds for the charity, which has been providing a 24/7 listening service for 40 years, offering emotional support to those in need. 

 

Staff from local branches will offer further support by organising fundraising events such as raffles and quizzes to coincide with key dates in the Samaritans’ 2020 calendar.

 

There is also the opportunity for the charity to apply for ‘The Big Co-op Payout’, an initiative where one per cent of what Co-op members spend on selected branded products and services goes to local causes through its Local Community Fund. 

 

Lesley Moughtin, from the Isle of Man branch of Samaritans, explained: ‘We are reliant on the generosity and support of local organisations to help us provide the vital services for those who require our help, so to be named as the Manx Co-op’s charity of the year is really touching.'

 

Samaritans offer confidential judgement-free emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number is 116 123 and it is free to call. 

 

Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org.

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