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More than £1m donated to local communities in 2022 through MADL

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Over £1m was donated to good causes across the UK through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity last year. Throughout 2022, Nisa stores supported local charities and community groups with 2,142 donations, totalling £1,085,828, demonstrating retailers’ continued commitment to supporting their local communities. The figures represent a 3.9% increase in the number of individual …

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