Nisa Locally Smithy Green, led by store owners Mitesh and his brother Hepesh Halai (affectionately known as Gaz), joined forces with Ince CE Primary School to host a fun-filled fundraising day for Talk First, a local charity supporting families and children.
Originally intended to take place outside the store, the overwhelming community interest prompted the school to generously offer their grounds, transforming the day into a larger celebration of community spirit.
The event featured stalls, games and a crowd-favourite - Gaz getting soaked in the stocks. The collaborative efforts of the school, Talk First, Wigan Council and the Wigan Mayor highlighted the true power of partnership within the local community.
The fundraising exceeded expectations, with more than £1,600 raised on the day. Ince CE Primary School contributed a generous £410, and Nisa Locally Smithy Green further boosted the total by matching the school’s donation through their Making a Difference Locally (MADL) fund. This brought the overall amount raised to an impressive £2,421.
Reflecting on the event, Hepesh said: “A representative from Talk First called it ‘Community Partnership working at its very best!’ We couldn’t agree more. This day showed what can be achieved when our community comes together for a great cause.”
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