Failsworth primary school receives welcome grant from Tesco shoppers

South Failsworth Primary School pupils enjoy their new climbing frame equipment

Pupils at South Failsworth Primary School will benefit from new climbing frame equipment thanks to a £1,000 grant from Tesco shoppers.

The grant, which will be used to buy replacement equipment after the previous climbing frame was condemned over three years ago, forms part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme.

Stronger Starts awards funds to charities and community organisations that make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

Nicola Cooper, business manager at the school, said: “Because the old equipment had been condemned, we had patched it up – but eventually it had to be taken down for safety reasons.

“The members of the PTA have worked hard to raise the funds to pay for it but we still needed an extra boost, so we’re grateful to Tesco for helping us access the final bit of funding and ensure the children have safe, good-quality equipment to use.

"The children did not have any equipment to play on and now they are so excited to go out and play each break and lunchtime.

“Thank you, Tesco, for helping us achieve our target to enable us to buy new climbing equipment for the pupils. We’re so grateful to you all.”

The Stronger Starts scheme, in partnership with the Groundwork charity, aims to support many more Greater Manchester community projects and good causes in the coming years, with thousands of pounds to give away.

The scheme enables shoppers to vote for local good causes to receive a £500, £1,000 or £1,500 grant.

Claire De Silva, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “We’re delighted that we can help organisations such as South Failsworth Primary School, who really are at the heart of their community.

"Tesco Stronger Starts invites our customers to vote using their blue token for local schemes that they feel are important to help our communities thrive, and it’s good to see the impact that the funding makes.”

Greater Manchester shoppers can support their local school and children’s groups by dropping the Tesco blue token they receive at checkout into the relevant voting box as they leave the store.

To apply for Stronger Starts funding, just click the link here

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