A Nisa retailer in Stevenage has donated £730 to Symonds Green Community Centre as part of a recent store launch event.
Bill Dhesi, a multi-site independent retailer, purchased the Hertfordshire store in December 2023 after recognising the potential for a modern revitalisation.
To celebrate the opening of the store, a community raffle took place offering customers the opportunity to walk away with multiple hampers and other prizes. £730 was raised by the end of the day which has been donated through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity to Symonds Green Community Centre.
The centre offers a wide and diverse range of activities including dance classes, parent and toddler groups and martial arts. It holds social events for the surrounding community on a regular basis and is also the home to The Learning Zone Nursery.
Upon buying the store, Bill realised that the interior was in need of an update in order to effectively showcase its product offering and draw local residents to the store.
The store has since been updated with a Nisa Local fascia as well as a modern interior and store layout.
Since reopening, the store has experienced high levels of footfall. Bill attributes this in part to the presence of Co-op own brand goods being sold in the store.
“I’m really proud to make this donation in Stevenage through MADL and I can’t wait to support future community projects in the local area," said Dhesi. "The Symonds Green Community Centre does a superb job so I know this money raised will be going to support those who really need it. The store launch event was a big success and thank you to everyone who made it possible.”
