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‘Spar Sports Day Grants Campaign’ returns

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Following last year’s school sports day grants campaign, Spar UK is offering another £50,000 to support schools in their local communities across the UK. The 2024 Spar School Sports Day Grants campaign will give Spar shoppers in England, Scotland and Wales the chance to apply…

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