# 34 Dobbies stores each look for a charity of the year

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/02/10/34-dobbies-stores-look-charity-year/
- Published: 2014-02-10T10:06:33+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Dobbies Garden Centres across the UK are each looking for a local charity to support
this year. Applications are invited this month.

At the end of the process, 34 local charities will be chosen to benefit from a commercial
partnership, which involves various support such as prize draw opportunities and
in-store fundraising events.

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In the last financial year Dobbies stores raised over £300,000 for charities across
the UK in its local and national charity partnerships.

Tanya de Coning, community champion at Dobbies Garden Centre, Milton Keynes, said:“
It’s that time of year again when we’re looking for a local charity partner to work
with throughout the year.  We’ve had great success with local charity partnerships
in previous years and we’re looking forward to receiving nominations and applications.
Our customers have always been extremely generous in supporting our charities, and
will do all they can to take part in our fundraising activities planned throughout
the year.”

## How to apply

Local charities should contact the Community Champion at their local [Dobbies Garden Centre](http://www.dobbies.com)
or download the application form. Applications must be received by 28 February 2014.

 

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