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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Aldi shoppers urged to look out for new green sticker on items in popular aisle
Regular Aldi customers will notice a new label in stores as part of the supermarket's continued charity pledge. Aldi is urging shoppers to be on the lookout for a new green label in stores which has been placed in a popular aisle. Teaming up with a well-known charity, the budget supermarket is hoping to help raise funds and awareness for a good cause through this new label. Sharing the news on TikTok, Aldi staff members have informed loyal customers that they will start seeing a new green sticker in the much-loved bakery aisle. More specifically, the viral Cuthbert the Caterpillar chocolate cakes will be donning the new label. On this sticker, shoppers will see a number for donations to help raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, reports the Express. The charity has been in partnership with Aldi since 2017, which has pledged to raise £20million in funds by 2031. In the caption, Aldi said: "Cuthbert has got a shiny new sticker so you can text 'ALDI3' to 70490 to donate £3 to @Teenage Cancer Trust to help support their incredible work! PS: No Cuthberts were harmed in the making of this video." At the start of the partnership, the popular supermarket pledged to raise £5million in five years for the charity, however the goal was met in just 3.5 years. As a result, the company raised its goal to £10million by 2027. However, once again Aldi reached its target early - nearly three years before the end date - which has left the supermarket with the new goal of double the amount by 2031. In the comments section of the TikTok video, many shoppers praised the supermarket for their support for the charity. The official Teenage Cancer Trust account also replied: "Love this addition to Cuthbert. Thank you so much for your continued support." The goal of the charity is to "reach every young person with cancer", which makes funding vital. However, raising money isn't the only way Aldi supports the charity. They currently provide monthly Aldi vouchers to all 28 units, which allows funded staff to put on events and provide snacks for the young people staying there. Additionally, there is the Aldi Rainbow Fund which provides families who are struggling financially with vouchers and an emergency stop gap until they can gain further support. As of right now, Aldi has raised a whopping £12million for Teenage Cancer Trust, and they hope that this new green label initiative will help provide an extra financial boost. Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: "At Aldi, we ensure quality food is available at everyday low prices as we believe it shouldn't be the right of a privileged few – and we feel the same about specialist care for young people facing cancer. "That's why we're extremely proud to be in partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust since 2017, pledging to raise £20 million by 2031. "We are incredibly pleased to have consistently reached every fundraising milestone earlier than planned, more recently celebrating the £12 million milestone in July 2025. By committing to our charity partnership, we can make a truly tangible impact and help ensure Teenage Cancer Trust can reach the seven young people diagnosed with cancer every day." Chief executive at Teenage Cancer Trust, Kate Collins also said: "The impact of this funding cannot be underestimated. Without Aldi's support of Teenage Cancer Trust's vital work, many young people would have faced cancer alone. "Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease. And for those who survive, going through it without the right support can be devastating, physically and emotionally. "Thanks to Aldi, young people with cancer across the UK have received tailored support from our specialist nurses, youth support teams and hospital units that's helped them hold on to their identity, independence, and their dreams." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi thanks shoppers in Scotland for helping it raise over £618,000 for charity
Aldi is thanking shoppers in Scotland for helping the supermarket raise over £618,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi colleagues in Scotland have taken part in a wide range of fundraising activities since the partnership with the charity began in 2017 – from head shaves and cakes sales to endurance challenges – while donations have been further boosted by the generosity of Aldi shoppers. The UK's fourth-largest supermarket initially pledged to raise £15 million for Teenage Cancer Trust by 2027 but has now extended its commitment with a new target of £20 million by 2031. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Funds raised through the partnership will help Teenage Cancer Trust continue providing specialised care, vital support services, and dedicated facilities for young people undergoing cancer treatment across the UK. Aldi Scotland To mark this milestone, Aldi is also making an additional £12,000 donation to further support the charity's work. Liz Fox, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: 'We're incredibly proud of our partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust and this milestone reflects the dedication of our colleagues and the amazing generosity of our customers. 'Teenage Cancer Trust provides vital, life-changing support for young people affected by cancer, and we are looking forward to raising the bar even further with our new target of £20 million by 2031.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kate Collins, Chief Executive, Teenage Cancer Trust, said: 'We are thrilled to reach the £12m milestone and are grateful that Aldi are continuing to fundraise for young people facing cancer. Today, we say a huge thank you to all the Aldi colleagues and customers for raising this essential amount and supporting our partnership. 'The funds raised have enabled our nurses and youth teams to improve the lives of thousands of young people with cancer and support families during their toughest times, and our continued partnership will enhance this impact even further.' Throughout July, Aldi's beloved Cuthbert Cake will feature a text code on its packaging for Teenage Cancer Trust, allowing customers the opportunity to make a donation if they wish.
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Somerset revival of 200-year tradition dubbed 'TikTok of its day'
A 200-year tradition, dubbed the "Facebook or TikTok of its day", is set to be made up of paintings, drawings and poems, were first established in Glastonbury, Somerset, in 1811 and 1857 in were a view into local people's lives as they shared their everyday experiences for everyone to read, for the benefit of future last collection was made in 1998, but now Strode College, The King's Trust and Street's planned Shoemaker's Museum are leading a project to create a 2025 version. Liz Fox, marketing manager of Shoemaker's Museum, told BBC Radio Somerset: "The village album was the equivalent of Facebook or TikTok of the day where people were making their own entertainment. "People from the community are contributing little snapshots of things that are interesting to them." Members of Street's community shared poems, paintings and photographs for the latest edition of the album on 20 February after an open have also been submitted by local schools in Street, Strode College and by residents of retirement homes. Ms Fox said the entries are "exquisite"."[They're] absolutely beautiful. They represent the skills and interests in any community. She added: "It's such a beautiful thing to do... it'll be great to revive this tradition. It's a really good, collaborative community project."It's all about creating a lasting legacy."
