Pret A Manger

HQ: 10 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DH, United Kingdom

This is how Pret A Manger is investing in local communities. A verified record of community support, tracked on Neighbourly.

Company info

Shops
365
Company size
Corp

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What Pret A Manger has delivered.

The positive impact Pret A Manger has helped to create in communities.

All-time totals

People supported weekly

The number of people indirectly helped each week by the good causes Pret A Manger has supported

2,849,829

Good causes supported

601

CO2e saved (tonnes)

3,351

Money donated

£269,000

Volunteering (hours)

54

Meals donated

2,209,134

Types of good causes supported

Every charity and community group on our platform is assigned a primary mission type based on the main need it supports. For example, a food bank may categorise itself under social welfare.


People who benefitted


CategoryCauses supported
Families207
People with disabilities183
Young people (15-24)167

Communities that benefitted


LocationCauses supported
London190
Manchester30
Bristol23

How it works

Here's how businesses create local impact through Neighbourly.

Through Neighbourly, Pret A Manger has donated surplus food, money and volunteer time, turning business resources into meaningful community impact.

  1. 1

    A business gives

    Through Neighbourly, businesses donate resources to local good causes.

  2. 2

    A local good cause puts it to use

    Support goes directly to charities and community organisations, helping them free up time and resources to focus on what matters most.

  3. 3

    People get the support they need

    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.

  4. 4

    Every contribution counts

    Together, these contributions create real, measurable impact in local communities. That's social value in action.

Causes connected to Pret A Manger

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The Good Shepherds

London, UK

We feed more than 250 homeless people every week, as well as catering for vulnerable families with children. We organise soup kitchen, drop-in centres, women and children club, pension club. We hope to widen our project by hosting a dementia club for the residents.

What we've received

Meals18,780

Christ Ambassadors Community Church Of God

Paisley, UK

We are a local Church wanting to help our Congregation and the Community. We operate from our church in 56 Stock Street, Paisley. Our service users are identified through the church and the community we are in. We offer Pastoral care, food and also clothing that we get donated, and we do not charge for anything we do: it is a free service. We are partnered with Pret A Manager, M&S, KFC and also Nando's. Charity’s objects are: (i) the advancement the christian religion. (ii) the prevention and relief of poverty. (iii) the advancement of citizenship and community development. (iv) the provision of recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. (v) the promotion of religious and racial harmony. (vi) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. in furtherance of the above objects, christ ambassadors community church of god will: (i) provide religious services, which will promote respect and compassion, as well as making people feel valued in the local community. (ii) provide educational activities which will promote other cultures in a way that helps them to integrate into the local community. (iii) provide educational activities which will promote literacy in the local community, which will help disadvantaged groups. (iv) provide educational activities which will promote greater understanding of christian values in the local community. (v) identify and support those in the community with difficulties due to age, ill health, disability or any other dilemma a person might face. (vi) provide activities and services aimed at improving the quality life for all as well as helping every individual feel valued in the local community.

What we've received

Meals3,827

Save, Share, Support Community food Group

Cheltenham, UK

At our community food group save share and support, We aim to help vulnerable and low income families in need around the Gloucestershire area. With a team of volunteers, we look at saving food waste which consists of fresh, chilled, ambient, frozen, tins, cans, pet and household items from local stores and supermarkets we then redistribute to the people that need it most. We also welcome donations. We understand that times are hard for a lot of people having to choose to eat or pay a bill so just by helping put food on the table could help brighten there day and help their financial strain. No one should go without. Along with this we are also doing our bit to help the environment. At save share and support we operate from a private residence which is registered with the food standard agency. People in need can find us through social media and at the moment word of mouth(we already have enquiries). We will identify service users by asking for proof of address and any supporting evidence that can show us they’re in need. Priority will go to these people (all kept confidential). Any food waste after will be offer to the local community via social media. Once service users are verified these people will be notified via what’s app of collections we have and will be Notified once ready for collection and collected straight away. This is a free service to help as said above and run by volunteers.

Pret A Manger Neighbourly campaigns

Donating surplus food to the local community

At Pret A Manger, ever since we opened our doors in 1986 we’ve been donating our freshly made, unsold food to those who need it most in our Pret communities. What started as unsold donations quickly grew into the creation of The Pret Foundation in 1995 with the mission to help alleviate hunger, poverty and homelessness. In 2021, The Pret Foundation donated over 7 million food items globally in 2022, 6 million in the UK alone.

The Pret Foundation Community Grants 2025

We exist to alleviate hunger and tackle homelessness. The Pret Foundation's mission is to support people facing adversity with the resources and opportunities that they need to break the cycle of homelessness. Through our Community Grants Fund we have two aims: 1. To support grassroots organisations in communities across the UK so that they are better able to respond to food insecurity - grants of up to £3,000 available 2. To equip people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with the skills, knowledge, and training they need to re-enter the workplace - grants of £10,000 available to create long-term benefit. We envisage awarding 40 grants for this round.

Pret Volunteering 2025

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟯𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 For 30 years, The Pret Foundation has worked to alleviate hunger and help break the cycle of homelessness; by donating our unsold freshly made food to those who need it most, offering financial grants to grassroots charities, and providing training and employment at Pret through our Rising Stars programme. Now, to mark our 30th anniversary this October, we’re inviting you to be part of that mission - by volunteering with one of the grassroots charities we support across the UK. Give your time, share your skills (or best efforts!), and bring your passion - just one day of volunteering can make a real difference.

The Pret Foundation Community Grants 2024

We’re passionate about supporting people facing adversity to access the resources and opportunities that they need to break the cycle of homelessness and lead healthy lives. Through our community grants fund we have two aims: 1. To support grassroots organisations in communities across the UK so that they are better able to respond to food insecurity - grants of up to £500 available to respond to immediate need 2. To equip people facing homelessness, or at risk, with the skills, knowledge and training they need to re-enter the workplace - grants of up to £10,000 available to create long term benefits We envisage awarding 50 grants for this round

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