Beaverbrooks Celebrates £25 Million Milestone in Charitable Giving

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Beaverbrooks, a leading jewelry retailer, has achieved a remarkable milestone in its charitable contributions. The company's Warrington branch, situated in Golden Square Shopping Centre, has played a significant role in reaching this £25 million total donated to charities and communities since 2000. Becky Dyas, store manager at Beaverbrooks Warrington, expressed pride in the company's commitment to giving back. "Giving back is what Beaverbrooks is all about," she said, highlighting the store's involvement in fundraising activities, volunteering, and supporting local charities such as St Rocco's Hospice. Each employee receives £100 annually to donate to a charity of their choice, while the company matches all employee donations through the Payroll Giving scheme.

Key Takeaways:

  • Beaverbrooks has contributed £25 million to charities and communities since 2000.
  • The Warrington branch has supported various fundraising activities, including Payroll Giving, with all employee donations matched by the company.
  • Team members also volunteer and raise funds for local charities such as St Rocco's Hospice.
  • Each employee receives £100 annually to donate to a charity of their choice.
  • Nationally, Beaverbrooks donates 20% of its retained profits each year and has supported more than 500 charities over the past 25 years.
  • The company has received the Diamond Quality Award for Payroll Giving for seven years, with 45% of employees regularly donating through their pay.
  • To celebrate the £25 million milestone, Beaverbrooks stores will be offering fizz and sweet treats from Friday to Monday, and customers who join the Beaverbrooks Club will receive £25 off when spending £100 or more.

Statistics:

  • £25 million: total charitable contributions since 2000
  • 20%: national donation rate of retained profits
  • over 500: number of charities supported over the past 25 years
  • 45%: proportion of employees regularly donating through Payroll Giving
  • 6%: national average of employees donating through Payroll Giving
  • £100: annual donation allowed for each employee
  • £25: discount offered to customers joining the Beaverbrooks Club when spending £100 or more

Sources:

  • Source 1: "Beaverbrooks celebrates £25m milestone in charitable giving" (The Warrington Guardian, exact date not specified, during 2023)
  • Source 2: Beaverbrooks company website and annual reports.