THE Your Co-op company has donated £5,244 to a new charity partner in Worcestershire as part of a commitment to giving back to the community. 

Wyre Forest and South Worcestershire Nightstop & Mediation Service, based in Kidderminster, is a safe and supportive space for vulnerable young people aged 11–25 living in Worcestershire who are experiencing homelessness.

The local charity also offers an education programme to secondary schools to raise awareness of youth homelessness.

Alice Thompson, community and beneficiary engagement officer at Wyre Forest Nightstop, said: “This generous donation not only enables us to provide accommodation and crisis support for homeless young people, but it also offers hope, opportunity, and the chance for a brighter future. Your Co-op's support will make a tangible difference in their lives, empowering them to break the cycle of homelessness, access family mediation and pursue their dreams.”

Tarra Simmons, head of community and democratic engagement at Your Co-op, said: “We know how important donations like these are for our charity partners, as they serve the most vulnerable in their communities with much needed care and support.

“To be able to come together with our Members, colleagues and customers to support them on this scale means we can keep doing good together and putting the community at the heart of everything we do. We look forward to seeing more of their remarkable work over the coming year and will continue to work closely with our charity partners to learn how we can provide further positive impact for local people.”

These donations follow over £25,500 being raised throughout December across 183 Your Co-op Food stores as part of its annual Christmas Foodbank Appeal.

The funds, raised through the generosity of members, customers and colleagues, were distributed equally to partners across Swindon, North Oxfordshire, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Walsall.