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# Fundraising partnership saw Lichfield retailer raise more than £2.5million for charity
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/fundraising-partnership-saw-lichfield-retailer-raise-more-than-2-5million-for-charity/
- Published: 2024-11-14T08:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-13T14:00:17.000Z
- Description: A fundraising drive from a Lichfield retailer has seen more than £2.5million raised for a charity.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, Charity, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

A FUNDRAISING drive from a Lichfield retailer has seen more than £2.5million raised for a charity.

Central Co-op confirmed the figure as its partnership with Dementia UK comes to a close.

The money has helped to expand the charity’s specialist Admiral Nurse service across the country.

It was raised thanks to a range of initiatives including sports challenges, car washes and a skydive, as well as through customer donations at the checkout in stores.

Dr Hilda Hayo, CEO of Dementia UK, said:

> “We’re so grateful for the ongoing support from Central Co-op colleagues, customers and members since 2017.  
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> “It’s been our longest-standing and highest-value partnership to date. Together, you’ve raised an incredible £2.5million, which has provided a lifeline to thousands of families living with dementia when they’ve needed it most.  
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> “I’d like to offer a personal thank you, on behalf of all of us at Dementia UK, for taking us closer to a world where no one faces dementia alone.”

Hannah Galimore, social change manager at Central Co-op, said:

> “We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together with Dementia UK over the past seven years.  
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> “The dedication and generosity of our colleagues, members and customers has been truly inspiring.  
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> “It’s not just about the money raised, it’s also about the awareness we’ve spread and the difference we’ve made in local communities.  
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> “We are honoured to have been part of this journey and look forward to continuing our support for those affected by dementia.”

Central Co-op will now work alongside mental health organisation Samaritans as its new charity partner.