Bushmills United Youths receives £1k from SuperValu & Centra to support works projects

SuperValu and Centra, part of Musgrave Northern Ireland, have awarded their first set of £1K donations through their £40K Big Community Giveaway fund to community groups across the region.

Bushmills United FC Youths was one of the recent organisations to be awarded a donation. The Youth team has provided over 100 children with the opportunity to play football on a weekly basis in the community of Bushmills. They are constantly involved with the community, regularly hosting fun days and match days.

Mervyn Greer, Bushmills United Youths Club Secretary said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this donation. The money provided by the SuperValu and Centra Big Community Giveaway will go towards training costs, as we have no facilities in the village. We’d like to thank everyone who nominated us; it really demonstrates the community spirit in Bushmills. Thanks to Centra Bushmills for their support!”

Desi Derby, Director of Marketing at SuperValu and Centra said: “We’re committed to supporting local now more than ever before. Our community organisations are working hard to make a positive impact, but they need our support.

“We’re delighted that the youth team at Bushmills United FC has received one of our 40 Big Community Giveaway donations which will help them make a real difference in their area. It’s just one way that we can help to support and give back in the communities where our stores are located.”

Applications are still open, and SuperValu and Centra are encouraging customers to nominate organisations, charities and other not-for-profit groups that are making a difference in their communities.

Customers can nominate a local group or charity until 8 December, by visiting their local SuperValu or Centra store, where they will be invited to scan a QR code and fill in their details online.

Applicants must demonstrate the difference the group has made in their community, why they deserve the funding and what the donation will be used for. 

The initiative is sponsored by Ballygowan, Boyne Valley Group, Hartleys, Lucozade and Walkers and kindly supported by Musgrave’s retail partners.