Charities

Charities

Changing LIVES

At Waitrose and John Lewis, everything we do is in pursuit of our purpose: working in partnership for a happier world.

Building Happier Futures

Building HAPPIER futures

How we’re helping to give a happier future to young children from care – and how you can help, too. 

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Host breakfast, change lives

Host BREAKFAST, change lives

We’re proud to support The Brilliant Breakfast, which raises money to help The Prince’s Trust change young women’s lives.

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Support for Rural communities

Support for RURAL communities

The Prince’s Countryside Fund receives an annual donation from the sale of Duchy Organic products.

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Create not hate

CREATE not hate

We’re working with non-profit organisation Create Not Hate to unlock the potential of young people who are underrepresented in the creative industries. 

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Help for FOODBANKS

Find out how we’re supporting foodbanks and donating surplus food from our shops.  

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Building Happier Futures

How we're supporting foodbanks

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Animal welfare

Animal welfare

We believe that the best quality food comes from livestock and crops that are well cared for

Leading standards

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Sustainability

Find out how we're reducing our impact on the environment

Our progress

Company information

Company information

Waitrose has grown into a global business from a single shop in Acton opened in 1904

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