HQ: Swansea, SA5 4BA, United Kingdom
The positive impact Marks & Spencer has helped to create in communities.
The number of people indirectly helped each week by the good causes Marks & Spencer has supported
5,766
15
557
Money donated
£4,301
Non-food donated (tonnes)
4
Meals donated
353,847
Here's how businesses create local impact through Neighbourly.
Through Neighbourly, Marks & Spencer has donated surplus food, money and products, turning business resources into meaningful community impact.
Through Neighbourly, businesses donate resources to local good causes.
Support goes directly to charities and community organisations, helping them free up time and resources to focus on what matters most.
Whether it's a hot meal, essential products, a safe place to meet or someone to talk to, support reaches people in ways that make a real difference.
Together, these contributions create real, measurable impact in local communities. That's social value in action.
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Swansea, UK
Swansea Community Fridge is a community food resource, which aims to redistribute surplus food from a variety of sources, including supermarkets, to reduce food waste and benefit the community. As such, this resource is open to all members of the public.
What we've received
Swansea, UK
The Blaen-y-maes drop in centre is open 4 days a week, we have foodshare and a foodbank, every Tuesday and Friday, our foodbank is independent and rely on donations, to keep running it, and helping out families and individuals. We have an over 50s group which is run on a Thursday between 11am and 1pm.We run free family activities during half term, and free training courses.We are currently selling pre-loved clothing and bric a brac items from our community clothing shop, that have been donated from the community. The money we take at the community shop goes towards paying the running costs, which helps keep the centre open . We have an informal drop in centre where , Free tea and coffee is available for those who want a chat or informal advice and signposting. Our community shares with the rest of Wales in the recession and Government benefit cuts. We aim to address this issue by distributing free food through hampers that we receive monthly, food share items that we collect locally. Our service is self funding through recycling clothes we are run and staffed by volunteers and our building is provided by the local authority. We also have a litter picking hub, where the community can come snd help tidy up the area, on our litter picking events. A lovely community garden for anyone to drop by, help maintain the garden or come and have a chat and a cuppa.
What we've received
Swansea, UK
The Pennard Community Cupboard is an initiative aimed at providing free, nutritious food to individuals and families facing food insecurity in the South Gower area. By offering accessible, stigma-free food support, the project seeks to reduce hunger, minimise waste, and strengthen community bonds through shared care and solidarity. Across the UK, many households are struggling to afford basic groceries due to the rising cost of living. Pennard, like many communities, has seen an increase in food insecurity and isolation. Traditional food banks provide vital help but can sometimes be difficult to access due to eligibility criteria, limited hours or reluctance. The food cupboard allows people to take what they need anonymously and without the feeling of shame that prevents people from seeking help.
What we've received