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.

Community Matters

COMMUNITY Matters

Find out how, with your help, Community Matters supports thousands of local projects across the UK using food to make a difference. 

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Building Happier Futures

Building HAPPIER futures

How we're helping to give young people from care a better future – and how you can help. 

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Help for FOODBANKS

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

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The Royal Countryside Fund

Support for RURAL communities

The Royal 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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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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