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GroceryAid
National Grocers Benevolent Fund
Formation	1857
Type	Charitable organisation
Registration no.	No 1095897 (England & Wales) & SC039255 (Scotland)
Headquarters	Sandhurst, UK
Region	United Kingdom
Website	https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/

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GroceryAid is a registered (1095897) benevolent society for people from all over the United Kingdom who have worked, or are working in the grocery industry, and who find they need extra support to get by.^[1]^[2]^[3] Founded in 1857 the National Grocers Benevolent Fund has been trading under the GroceryAid name since October 2012.^[4] The charity over the years has combined with numerous charities, including the London Grocers & Tea Dealers Federation, the Grocers Federation Benevolent Fund and the Grocers Employees National Benevolent Fund. More recently the charity merged with The Confectioners Benevolent Fund in 2012. At this time, the charity ceased to trade under the Caravan name and in the autumn of 2012 became known as GroceryAid.^[5]^[6]^[7] There are seven regional Branches which help to raise funds for the charity across the UK. There are also two Network Awareness Groups in which industry colleagues focus on raising awareness of the charity.

Welfare

People who work, or have worked, in the grocery industry use GroceryAid for financial support and practical assistance. This includes support and guidance on health and wellbeing, personal issues, benefits, career, housing and legal issues.

GroceryAid also has a 24/7 freephone, confidential Helpline available by freephone and via online live chat.^[8]^[9]

The charity, in September 2015, partnered with Relate, which provides free relationship support.^[10]^[11]

People

In February 2016, Gillian M. Barker announced that she would retire from GroceryAid later in the year, after 14 years with the charity.^[12]

In June 2016, Steve Barnes was announced as Gillian's successor.^[13]

Andrew Moore, Chief Merchandising Officer at Asda took over as President of the Fundraising Committee in April 2016.^[14] Moore replaced Jason Tarry, Chief Product Officer at Tesco who was President from April 2015 to March 2016.^[15]^[16]

At the beginning of 2017 GroceryAid unveiled two new Directorial appointments. Jane Hill started as Fundraising Director while Mandi Leonard replaced Cathy Mercer as Welfare Director in the Spring of 2017.^[17]

It was announced in May 2017 that Andrew Higginson, Chairman of Wm Morrison plc, would become GroceryAid President replacing Andrew Moore who was a year in the role. In a new move, GroceryAid named a Vice President in Charles Wilson, Chief Executive of Booker Ltd and David Wheeler, Head of Finance and Logistics at J Sainsbury plc was appointed as Treasurer.^[18]^[19]

Life Patrons: Lord Mark Price, Mike Coupe and Paul Monk.

Events

GroceryAid operates an annual fundraising calendar in the UK.

This includes:

The Sporting Lunch, first held in 1965.^[20]
The President's Carol Concert held annually at St Luke's Church in Chelsea, London.
GroceryAid Ball, which raised over £500k in 2018.^[21]
The Windermere Row, a team-building event set in the Lake District .^[22]
Barcode Festival, new for 2018.
Challenge events; such as Tough Mudder and a London to Paris ride, finishing at the Eiffel Tower.^[23]

In addition to this, GroceryAid have a number of regional branches holding events across the country to raise further funds for the charity.

GroceryAid introduced its Achievement Awards in 2007/8 to recognise companies, large or small, who currently support the charity.^[24]^[25]

References

^ "National Grocers Benevolent Fund". Charity Commission. Charity Commission. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
^ "Scottish Charity Register". OSCR. OSCR. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
^ "GroceryAid | Retired - Employment, Trades & Professions Charities | Charity Directory - Charity Choice". www.charitychoice.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
^ "Our History". GroceryAid. GroceryAid. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
^ Fortune, Aidan. "Caravan and Sweet charity merge to form GroceryAid". Convenience Store'. Convenience Store'. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
^ Colombini, Dan. "Caravan and Sweet Merge to Make One Food Charity". FoodManufacture.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
^ "Analysis: The difference a name makes". Third Sector. Third Sector. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
^ Noice, Chris. "GroceryAid Welfare Helpline: Support for Convenience Retailers". The Association of Convenience Stores. The Association of Convenience Stores. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
^ "GroceryAid - Helpline - Helplines Partnership". Helplines Partnership. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
^ "GroceryAid partners with Relate to offer relationship support | The Retail Bulletin, Retail News". www.theretailbulletin.com. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
^ "GroceryAid | Relate – The relationship people". relate-nottingham.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
^ "GroceryAid boss to retire". Scottish Local Retailer Magazine. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
^ "GroceryAid appoints new director general". Talking Retail. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
^ "Andrew Moore appointed GroceryAid president of fundraising". TheGrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
^ "Tesco's Jason Tarry becomes GroceryAid fundraising president". Talking Retail. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
^ "Tesco's Jason Tarry takes over as fundraising president at GroceryAid | The Retail Bulletin, Retail News". www.theretailbulletin.com. Retrieved 2015-11-30.
^ Riley, Lisa. "Jane Hill and Mandi Leonard join GroceryAid leadership team". TheGrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
^ FoodManufacture.co.uk. "GroceryAid appoints new president". FoodManufacture.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
^ "Wheeler steps in as GroceryAid treasurer | Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer". www.scottishgrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
^ Norton, Nick. "GroceryAid raises 320,000 with Sporting Heroes Luncheon". The Grocer. The Grocer. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
^ Bright, Emily. "GroceryAid raises more than £500k at annual gala ball". TheGrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
^ "Windermere Row". GroceryAid. GroceryAid. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
^ ""Great Tour" cyclists reach Wirral peninsula". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
^ "GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner :: Bestway Cash & Carry". www.bestway.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
^ "Weetabix: GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner". www.weetabix.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-21.

External links

Charity Commission
Scottish Charity Register Archived 2015-12-22 at the Wayback Machine

[1] "National Grocers Benevolent Fund". Charity Commission. Charity Commission. Retrieved 23 November 2015.

[2] "Scottish Charity Register". OSCR. OSCR. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.

[3] "GroceryAid | Retired - Employment, Trades & Professions Charities | Charity Directory - Charity Choice". www.charitychoice.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-30.

[4] "Our History". GroceryAid. GroceryAid. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

[5] Fortune, Aidan. "Caravan and Sweet charity merge to form GroceryAid". Convenience Store'. Convenience Store'. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

[6] Colombini, Dan. "Caravan and Sweet Merge to Make One Food Charity". FoodManufacture.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

[7] "Analysis: The difference a name makes". Third Sector. Third Sector. Retrieved 23 November 2015.

[8] Noice, Chris. "GroceryAid Welfare Helpline: Support for Convenience Retailers". The Association of Convenience Stores. The Association of Convenience Stores. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

[9] "GroceryAid - Helpline - Helplines Partnership". Helplines Partnership. Retrieved 2015-11-30.

[10] "GroceryAid partners with Relate to offer relationship support | The Retail Bulletin, Retail News". www.theretailbulletin.com. Retrieved 2015-11-30.

[11] "GroceryAid | Relate – The relationship people". relate-nottingham.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-11-30.

[12] "GroceryAid boss to retire". Scottish Local Retailer Magazine. Retrieved 2016-02-24.

[13] "GroceryAid appoints new director general". Talking Retail. Retrieved 2016-06-06.

[14] "Andrew Moore appointed GroceryAid president of fundraising". TheGrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-24.

[15] "Tesco's Jason Tarry becomes GroceryAid fundraising president". Talking Retail. Retrieved 2015-11-30.

[16] "Tesco's Jason Tarry takes over as fundraising president at GroceryAid | The Retail Bulletin, Retail News". www.theretailbulletin.com. Retrieved 2015-11-30.

[17] Riley, Lisa. "Jane Hill and Mandi Leonard join GroceryAid leadership team". TheGrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-13.

[18] FoodManufacture.co.uk. "GroceryAid appoints new president". FoodManufacture.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-01.

[19] "Wheeler steps in as GroceryAid treasurer | Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer". www.scottishgrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-06-01.

[20] Norton, Nick. "GroceryAid raises 320,000 with Sporting Heroes Luncheon". The Grocer. The Grocer. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

[21] Bright, Emily. "GroceryAid raises more than £500k at annual gala ball". TheGrocer.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-03-22.

[22] "Windermere Row". GroceryAid. GroceryAid. Retrieved 20 November 2015.

[23] ""Great Tour" cyclists reach Wirral peninsula". liverpoolecho. Retrieved 2015-12-07.

[24] "GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner :: Bestway Cash & Carry". www.bestway.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-21.

[25] "Weetabix: GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner". www.weetabix.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-07-21.

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+'''GroceryAid''' is a registered (1095897) benevolent society for people from all over the [[United Kingdom]] who have worked, or are working in the grocery industry, and who find they need extra support to get by.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Grocers Benevolent Fund|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1095897&SubsidiaryNumber=0|website=Charity Commission|publisher=Charity Commission|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scottish Charity Register|url=http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities/search-scottish-charity-register/charity-details?number=SC039255#results|website=OSCR|publisher=OSCR|accessdate=23 November 2015|archive-date=22 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222075118/http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities/search-scottish-charity-register/charity-details?number=SC039255#results|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid {{!}} Retired - Employment, Trades & Professions Charities {{!}} Charity Directory - Charity Choice|url = http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/groceryaid|website = www.charitychoice.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> Founded in 1857 the National Grocers Benevolent Fund has been trading under the GroceryAid name since October 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Our History|url=https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/about-us/our-history/|website=GroceryAid|publisher=GroceryAid|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref> The charity over the years has combined with numerous charities, including the London Grocers & Tea Dealers Federation, the Grocers Federation Benevolent Fund and the Grocers Employees National Benevolent Fund. More recently the charity merged with The Confectioners Benevolent Fund in 2012. At this time, the charity ceased to trade under the Caravan name and in the autumn of 2012 became known as GroceryAid.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fortune|first1=Aidan|title=Caravan and Sweet charity merge to form GroceryAid|url=http://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/news/caravan-and-sweet-charity-merge-to-form-groceryaid/233051.article|website=Convenience Store'|publisher=Convenience Store'|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Colombini|first1=Dan|title=Caravan and Sweet Merge to Make One Food Charity|url=http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Caravan-and-Sweet-merge-to-make-one-food-charity|website=FoodManufacture.co.uk|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Analysis: The difference a name makes|url=http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/analysis-difference-name-makes/communications/article/1218273|website=Third Sector|publisher=Third Sector|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref> There are seven regional Branches which help to raise funds for the charity across the UK. There are also two Network Awareness Groups in which industry colleagues focus on raising awareness of the charity.
+==Welfare==
-'''GroceryAid''' is a registered (1095897) benevolent society for people from all over the [[United Kingdom]] who have worked, or are working in the grocery industry, and who find they need extra support to get by.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Grocers Benevolent Fund|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1095897&SubsidiaryNumber=0|website=Charity Commission|publisher=Charity Commission|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Scottish Charity Register|url=http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities/search-scottish-charity-register/charity-details?number=SC039255#results|website=OSCR|publisher=OSCR|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid {{!}} Retired - Employment, Trades & Professions Charities {{!}} Charity Directory - Charity Choice|url = http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/groceryaid|website = www.charitychoice.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> Founded in 1857 the National Grocers Benevolent Fund has been trading under the GroceryAid name since October 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Our History|url=https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/about-us/our-history/|website=GroceryAid|publisher=GroceryAid|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref> In the financial year 2014/2015, GroceryAid raised £4,549,480 through its annual events and donations.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Perrett|first1=Michelle|title=GroceryAid Raises Record 4.5m|url=http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/people-news/groceryaid-raises-record-45m/522336.article|website=The Grocer|publisher=The Grocer|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid plans big for 2015|url = http://www.ulstergrocer.com/2015/03/groceryaid-plans-big-for-2015/|website = Ulster Grocer|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref> The charity over the years has combined with numerous charities, including the London Grocers & Tea Dealers Federation, the Grocers Federation Benevolent Fund and the Grocers Employees National Benevolent Fund. More recently the charity merged with The Confectioners Benevolent Fund in 2012. At this time, the charity ceased to trade under the Caravan name and from autumn 2012 became known as GroceryAid.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fortune|first1=Aidan|title=Caravan and Sweet charity merge to form GroceryAid|url=http://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/news/caravan-and-sweet-charity-merge-to-form-groceryaid/233051.article|website=Convenience Store'|publisher=Convenience Store'|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Colombini|first1=Dan|title=Caravan and Sweet Merge to Make One Food Charity|url=http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Business-News/Caravan-and-Sweet-merge-to-make-one-food-charity|website=FoodManufacture.co.uk|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Analysis: The difference a name makes|url=http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/analysis-difference-name-makes/communications/article/1218273|website=Third Sector|publisher=Third Sector|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://imaemfwd.blob.core.windows.net/website/resources/Groceryaid/CAR0148_A4Brochure_AW2.pdf|title = GroceryAid|date = |accessdate = |website = Federation of Wholesale Distributors|publisher = Federation of Wholesale Distributors|last = |first = }}</ref>
+People who work, or have worked, in the grocery industry use GroceryAid for financial support and practical assistance. This includes support and guidance on health and wellbeing, personal issues, benefits, career, housing and legal issues.
+GroceryAid also has a 24/7 freephone, confidential Helpline available by freephone and via online live chat.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Noice|first1=Chris|title=GroceryAid Welfare Helpline: Support for Convenience Retailers|url=http://www.acs.org.uk/groceryaid-welfare-helpline-support-convenience-retailers|website=The Association of Convenience Stores|publisher=The Association of Convenience Stores|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid - Helpline - Helplines Partnership|url = https://helplines.org/helplines/groceryaid-helpline/|website = Helplines Partnership|accessdate = 2015-11-30|language = en-US}}</ref>
-GroceryAid’s vision is: Everyone in need can turn to us. Their mission is: Making life better for grocery people in need. From factory to store, we help everyone. Their objectives are: Real lives. Real problems. Real help.<ref>{{cite web|title=Our Vision|url=https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/about-us/our-vision|website=GroceryAid|publisher=GroceryAid|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=GroceryAid: Everyone in Need Can Turn to Us|url=http://www.scottishshop.org.uk/services/268-caravanhelpline|website=Scottish Shop|publisher=Scottish Grocers Federation|accessdate=23 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid - Our Tesco|url = https://www.ourtesco.com/working-at-tesco/our-health-matters/groceryaid/|website = Our Tesco|accessdate = 2015-11-30|language = en-US}}</ref> The charity in September 2015 partnered with [[Relate]], which provides free relationship support.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid partners with Relate to offer relationship support {{!}} The Retail Bulletin, Retail News|url = http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/groceryaid_partners_with_relate_to_offer_relationship_support_30-09-15/|website = www.theretailbulletin.com|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid {{!}} Relate – The relationship people|url = http://relate-nottingham.org.uk/2015/10/groceryaid/|website = relate-nottingham.org.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref>
+The charity, in September 2015, partnered with [[Relate]], which provides free relationship support.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/groceryaid_partners_with_relate_to_offer_relationship_support_30-09-15/|title=GroceryAid partners with Relate to offer relationship support {{!}} The Retail Bulletin, Retail News|website=www.theretailbulletin.com|accessdate=2015-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://relate-nottingham.org.uk/2015/10/groceryaid/|title=GroceryAid {{!}} Relate – The relationship people|website=relate-nottingham.org.uk|accessdate=2015-11-30}}</ref>
-==Welfare==
-People who work, or have worked, in the grocery industry use GroceryAid for financial support and practical assistance. GroceryAid has a 24/7 freephone Helpline.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Noice|first1=Chris|title=GroceryAid Welfare Helpline: Support for Convenience Retailers|url=http://www.acs.org.uk/groceryaid-welfare-helpline-support-convenience-retailers|website=The Association of Convenience Stores|publisher=The Association of Convenience Stores|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid - Helpline - Helplines Partnership|url = https://helplines.org/helplines/groceryaid-helpline/|website = Helplines Partnership|accessdate = 2015-11-30|language = en-US}}</ref>
 == People ==
-The current Director General of GroceryAid is Gillian M. Barker. In February 2016, Gillian M. Barker announced that she would retire from GroceryAid later in the year, after 14 years with the charity.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid boss to retire|url = http://www.slrmag.co.uk/groceryaid-boss-to-retire/|website = Scottish Local Retailer Magazine|access-date = 2016-02-24}}</ref>
+In February 2016, Gillian M. Barker announced that she would retire from GroceryAid later in the year, after 14 years with the charity.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid boss to retire|url = http://www.slrmag.co.uk/groceryaid-boss-to-retire/|website = Scottish Local Retailer Magazine|access-date = 2016-02-24}}</ref>
+In June 2016, Steve Barnes was announced as Gillian's successor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.talkingretail.com/category-news/people-moves/groceryaid-appoints-new-director-general/|title=GroceryAid appoints new director general|website=Talking Retail|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-06}}</ref>
-In April 2016, Andrew Moore, Chief Merchandising Officer at [[Asda]] took over as President of the Fundraising Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Andrew Moore appointed GroceryAid president of fundraising|url = http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/people-news/andrew-moore-appointed-groceryaid-president-of-fundraising/532126.article?rtnurl=http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/#|website = TheGrocer.co.uk|access-date = 2016-02-24}}</ref> Moore replaced Jason Tarry, Chief Product Officer at [[Tesco]] who was President from April 2015 to March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Tesco's Jason Tarry becomes GroceryAid fundraising president|url = http://www.talkingretail.com/category-news/people-moves/tescos-jason-tarry-becomes-groceryaid-fundraising-president/|website = Talking Retail|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Tesco's Jason Tarry takes over as fundraising president at GroceryAid {{!}} The Retail Bulletin, Retail News|url = http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/tescos_jason_tarry_takes_over_as_fundraising_president_at_groceryaid_17-02-15/|website = www.theretailbulletin.com|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref>
+Andrew Moore, Chief Merchandising Officer at [[Asda]] took over as President of the Fundraising Committee in April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Andrew Moore appointed GroceryAid president of fundraising|url = http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/people-news/andrew-moore-appointed-groceryaid-president-of-fundraising/532126.article?rtnurl=http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/#|website = TheGrocer.co.uk|access-date = 2016-02-24}}</ref> Moore replaced [[Jason Tarry]], Chief Product Officer at [[Tesco]] who was President from April 2015 to March 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Tesco's Jason Tarry becomes GroceryAid fundraising president|url = http://www.talkingretail.com/category-news/people-moves/tescos-jason-tarry-becomes-groceryaid-fundraising-president/|website = Talking Retail|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Tesco's Jason Tarry takes over as fundraising president at GroceryAid {{!}} The Retail Bulletin, Retail News|url = http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/tescos_jason_tarry_takes_over_as_fundraising_president_at_groceryaid_17-02-15/|website = www.theretailbulletin.com|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref>
-Life Patrons: [[David Reid (businessman)|Sir David Reid]], [[Mark Price, Baron Price|Lord Mark Price]] and [[Mike Coupe]].
+At the beginning of 2017 GroceryAid unveiled two new Directorial appointments. Jane Hill started as Fundraising Director while Mandi Leonard replaced Cathy Mercer as Welfare Director in the Spring of 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/people-news/jane-hill-and-mandi-leonard-join-groceryaid-leadership-team/548345.article|title=Jane Hill and Mandi Leonard join GroceryAid leadership team|last=Riley|first=Lisa|access-date=2017-02-13|language=en|newspaper=TheGrocer.co.uk}}</ref>
-==Events==
-GroceryAid operates an annual calendar in the UK.
+It was announced in May 2017 that Andrew Higginson, Chairman of [[Wm Morrison plc]], would become GroceryAid President replacing Andrew Moore who was a year in the role. In a new move, GroceryAid named a Vice President in Charles Wilson, Chief Executive of Booker Ltd and David Wheeler, Head of Finance and Logistics at [[Sainsbury's|J Sainsbury plc]] was appointed as Treasurer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/People/Grocery-charity-appoints-new-president|title=GroceryAid appoints new president|last=FoodManufacture.co.uk|work=FoodManufacture.co.uk|access-date=2017-06-01|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishgrocer.co.uk/2017/05/wheeler-steps-in-as-groceryaid-treasurer/|title=Wheeler steps in as GroceryAid treasurer {{!}} Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer|website=www.scottishgrocer.co.uk|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-01}}</ref>
-This includes:
+Life Patrons: [[Mark Price, Baron Price|Lord Mark Price]], [[Mike Coupe]] and Paul Monk.
-- The Sporting Heroes Luncheon, first held in 1965.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Norton|first1=Nick|title=GroceryAid raises 320,000 with Sporting Heroes Luncheon|url=http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/people-news/groceryaid-raises-320000-with-sporting-heroes-luncheon/527700.article|website=The Grocer|publisher=The Grocer|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref>
+==Events==
-- The President’s Carol Concert held annually at St Luke’s Church in [[Chelsea, London]].
+GroceryAid operates an annual fundraising calendar in the UK.
+This includes:
-- Annual Diamond Ball, which in 2015 raised over £280,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diamond Ball raises more than £280,000 for GroceryAid|url=http://www.slrmag.co.uk/diamond-ball-raises-more-than-280000-for-groceryaid|website=Scottish Local Retailer (SLR)|publisher=Scottish Local Retailer (SLR)|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref>
+[[File:Kevin Keegan speaks at the 2016 GroceryAid Sporting Heroes Luncheon.jpg|thumb|Kevin Keegan speaks at the GroceryAid Sporting Heroes Luncheon, 2016]]
-- The Windermere Row, set in the [[Lake District]] and now in its 34th year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Windermere Row|url=https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/get-involved/national-and-branch-events/windermere-row|website=GroceryAid|publisher=GroceryAid|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref>
+* The Sporting Lunch, first held in 1965.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Norton|first1=Nick|title=GroceryAid raises 320,000 with Sporting Heroes Luncheon|url=http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/people-news/groceryaid-raises-320000-with-sporting-heroes-luncheon/527700.article|website=The Grocer|publisher=The Grocer|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref>
+* The President's Carol Concert held annually at St Luke's Church in [[Chelsea, London]].
-- Summer Ball, based in London which raised over £160k in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sizzling Summer Ball raises over 160k|url=https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/news/sizzling-summer-ball-raises-over-160k|website=GroceryAid|publisher=GroceryAid|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref>
+* GroceryAid Ball, which raised over £500k in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/community/groceryaid-raises-more-than-500k-at-annual-gala-ball/564525.article|title=GroceryAid raises more than £500k at annual gala ball|last=Bright|first=Emily|work=TheGrocer.co.uk|access-date=2018-03-22|language=en}}</ref>
+* The Windermere Row, a team-building event set in the [[Lake District]] .<ref>{{cite web|title=Windermere Row|url=https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/get-involved/national-and-branch-events/windermere-row|website=GroceryAid|publisher=GroceryAid|accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref>
+* Barcode Festival, new for 2018.
-- National 5 a side Football Tournament.
+* Challenge events; such as Tough Mudder and a London to [[Paris]] ride, finishing at the [[Eiffel Tower]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = "Great Tour" cyclists reach Wirral peninsula|url = http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/great-tour-cyclists-reach-wirral-3398996|website = liverpoolecho|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref>
+In addition to this, GroceryAid have a number of regional branches holding events across the country to raise further funds for the charity.
-- Cycling challenges such as the London to [[Paris]] Cycle ride which finishes at the [[Eiffel Tower]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = "Great Tour" cyclists reach Wirral peninsula|url = http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/great-tour-cyclists-reach-wirral-3398996|website = liverpoolecho|accessdate = 2015-12-07}}</ref>
-GroceryAid introduced its Achievement Awards in 2007/8 to recognise companies, large or small, who currently support the charity. The winners of Achievement Awards are celebrated each year at the Sporting Heroes Luncheon.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner :: Bestway Cash & Carry|url = https://www.bestway.co.uk/news.php?id=999|website = www.bestway.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Weetabix: GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner|url = http://www.weetabix.co.uk/news/43/groceryaid-achievement-awards-2015-gold-winner|website = www.weetabix.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-30}}</ref>
+GroceryAid introduced its Achievement Awards in 2007/8 to recognise companies, large or small, who currently support the charity.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner :: Bestway Cash & Carry|url = https://www.bestway.co.uk/news.php?id=999|website = www.bestway.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/press/news-archive/groceryaid-achievement-awards-2015-gold-winner|title=Weetabix: GroceryAid Achievement Awards 2015 Gold Winner|last=|first=|date=|website=www.weetabix.co.uk|publisher=|access-date=|accessdate=2016-07-21}}</ref>
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 ==External links==
+* [http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1095897&SubsidiaryNumber=0 Charity Commission]
-*GroceryAid - https://www.groceryaid.org.uk/
+* [http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities/search-scottish-charity-register/charity-details?number=SC039255#results Scottish Charity Register] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222075118/http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities/search-scottish-charity-register/charity-details?number=SC039255#results |date=2015-12-22 }}
-*Charity Commission - http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1095897&SubsidiaryNumber=0
-*Scottish Charity Register - http://www.oscr.org.uk/charities/search-scottish-charity-register/charity-details?number=SC039255#results
-[[Category:Charity|Charity]]
+[[Category:Charities based in England|Charity]]