Our nominated charities from February 2011 - February 2014 are:
- UK: UK Youth
- UK: BBC Children in Need Appeal
- Ireland: Youth Work Ireland
We are unable to give permission to other charities wishing to undertake charity collections outside our stores (with the exception of collections for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal)
We are not in a position to consider other corporate charity partner applications at this time. Our next review will take place in late 2013 and any updates will be communicated here.
As part of our community strategy, we have announced a three year partnership with the charity UK Youth. This will see B&Q employees working alongside young people at a local level and passing on a wide range of practical skills. Each of our 321 stores, distribution centres and store support office will be twinned with a local youth group and embark on a range of exciting community projects.
Martyn Phillips, CEO of B&Q says "There is a huge skills gap in this country with the younger generation lacking the skills their grandparents have when it comes to basic DIY skills. We recognise this and the work we are now doing in communities across the UK is focussed on young people, with whom we can share our expertise to make a positive difference. We look forward to working with UK Youth to build on the work we've been doing."
UK Youth Chief Executive Charlotte Hill says "We are delighted to be working with B&Q, a business that is backing young people. At UK Youth we focus on ensuring that everyone has the chance to achieve and that those achievements are recognised. This partnership will enable us to help thousands more young people to do this and really move forward in their lives."
