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Morrisons Foundation Supports Edith Moorhouse Primary School's Reading Initiative

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The Morrisons Foundation, the charitable arm of the supermarket Morrisons, has donated £1,000 to Edith Moorhouse Primary School to support their initiative to create a library for the children. The school's Pride of Edith Moorhouse School (PoEMS) work tirelessly to fundraise and provide new resources and experiences for the children. The Morrisons Foundation's donation will help the school achieve their dream of creating a designated whole school reading area, where children can share stories and enhance their love for reading.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Morrisons Foundation has donated £1,000 to Edith Moorhouse Primary School to support their reading initiative.
  • The school's Pride of Edith Moorhouse School (PoEMS) work tirelessly to fundraise and provide new resources and experiences for the children.
  • The library will provide a space for reading, quiet work, and reflection time for the children.
  • The Morrisons Foundation was established in 2015 and has donated over £45 million to hundreds of charities across England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • The school's headteacher, Claire Sinclaire, and PoEMS Co-Chair, Camilla Dixey, expressed their gratitude to the Morrisons Foundation for their support.
  • Dan Lynch, Community Champion at the Morrisons Carterton supermarket, presented the donation to POEMS and expressed his happiness to help such an important project for the local community.
  • The PoEMS team worked hard to raise funds needed for the project, and the Morrisons Foundation's donation was a significant step towards making the project happen.

Statistics:

  • £1,000: The amount donated by the Morrisons Foundation to Edith Moorhouse Primary School.
  • £45 million: The total amount donated by the Morrisons Foundation to hundreds of charities across England, Scotland, and Wales since its establishment in 2015.
  • (£45 million ÷ 7 years): The annual average donation made by the Morrisons Foundation since its establishment.

Sources:

  • The Independent: "Morrisons supermarket's charitable arm donates £45 million to charities since 2015"
  • Morrisons Foundation website: "About us"
  • Edith Moorhouse Primary School website: "Pride of Edith Moorhouse School (PoEMS) – Our PTA"

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