Retail Spark supports NewstrAid with corporate sponsorship

Independent retail marketing specialist Retail Spark has become the latest company to support industry charity NewstrAid, signing up as a corporate sponsor for the first time.

The business has donated £5,000 to the charity, helping NewstrAid continue its work supporting people across the newspaper and magazine industry with financial assistance, emotional support and practical advice during difficult times.

NewstrAid supports more than 1,000 people each year working in the sale and distribution of newspapers and magazines, while continuing to see growing demand from new applicants across the sector.

Neil Jagger, CEO of NewstrAid, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Retail Spark as a Silver Sponsor. Their support will help us continue to provide vital assistance to hundreds of beneficiaries in the months ahead.”

Darren Powell, Business Development Manager at Retail Spark, added: “We are delighted to become a Silver Sponsor for NewstrAid and proud to play a part in helping the charity continue the invaluable work in our sector.”

Retail Spark joins a growing number of businesses backing NewstrAid’s work to support wholesalers, retailers and industry colleagues facing financial hardship, wellbeing challenges or personal crisis.

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For Media information contact:

• NewstrAid: Lindsay Rule – lindsay@newstraid.org.uk

About NewstrAid

NewstrAid is a charity which aims to provide welfare for people who are, or have been, employed in the selling and distribution of newspapers and magazines in the UK and who find themselves in hardship. This includes their immediate family and dependants who are in need or in distress. The charity has been in existence since 1839 and counts Charles Dickens amongst its past presidents. In 2023 the charity was named ‘Charity of the Year’ at the ACO Awards.  www.newstraid.org.uk

About Retail Spark

Retail Spark is a UK retail marketing company specialising in print management, magazine and newspaper supply, and multi-site campaign delivery for retailers across the UK and Europe. https://retailspark.com/