Olympic gold medallist and Spar ambassador Kellie Harrington this morning launched a €60,000 SPAR 60th Community Fund, aimed at rewarding local community groups.
The new initiative will see SPAR invest €60,000 back into local communities to drive positive change and impact. Six local community clubs, groups or programmes will be rewarded with €10,000 each, along with the chance to meet Olympic Champion Kellie Harrington and take her on in a fun series of challenges.
The campaign builds on SPAR’s established Community Fund initiative which was launched in December 2021. Today’s announcement will see the retailer’s direct investment reaching €80,000 into deserving community projects across the country.
Local clubs who enter will not only have the chance of winning €10,000 but a club representative will also be invited to a meet and greet session with SPAR ambassador and Olympic Champion Kellie Harrington this summer, engaging in fun activities together and it is a chance for Kellie to learn about the successful clubs and the vital work they undertake in their local community.
Applications open today, 27th March, and will close on 30th April.
“The SPAR 60th Community Fund is a massive boost to what is a project that I’m really passionate about,” said Harrington.
“Community means as much to me as it does to SPAR and I am delighted to once again be involved in boosting funds to people, clubs and programmes across Ireland who are bringing that sense of community and pride to where they live.”
“I am really looking forward to meeting the winning clubs this summer and would encourage everyone to enter, from dance clubs, to youth groups and retirement homes, the SPAR 60th Community Fund is open to everyone and it’s a great way of giving back in a meaningful way and seeing vital community work both acknowledged and rewarded.”
“For 60 years, SPAR have been proud to serve local communities around the country,” added Sales Director Colin Donnelly.
“The SPAR 60th Community Fund is just one of the many initiatives we are launching this year to celebrate our anniversary and it allows us to continue our ongoing work of rewarding and acknowledging the communities SPAR is embedded in. It is great to have our brand ambassador Kellie Harrington with us here today, who is consistently championing the importance of community in Ireland.”
SPAR announced a partnership with Kellie in November of 2021, supporting her journey to Paris 2024.
