Industry charity NewstrAid has awarded more than 100 grants to retailers in need over the past nine months, with the charity paying £50,000 to retailers facing ill health, family crises, bereavement, and retail crime, helping them navigate unexpected hardships.
Designed to provide financial, emotional, and practical support, the scheme also also provides emotional assistance for those affected by shoplifting or retail crime, as well as financial aid for households experiencing a loss of income due to these incidents.
NewstrAid’s Retailer Support Scheme provides support to victims of shoplifting and retail crime
Katie Babooram, welfare manager, emphasised the scheme’s impact; “The overwhelming response to this scheme highlights just how many retailers are struggling right now. While we can’t cover business-related costs, we’re making a real difference in people’s home lives—offering financial support for essential household bills, home repairs, and even giving benefits advice and providing access to counselling where appropriate.”
“It’s important to stress that this support isn’t just for business owners—anyone working in the sale of newspapers and magazines can ask for help, including shop staff,” she added.
Full details can be found at www.newstraid.org.uk/retailer-support-scheme/
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