Levens village shop near Kendal has made a £1,000 donation to Springfield Domestic Abuse Support, a local women’s refuge, through a partnership with Maltesers. The store has also given £500 to Sedgwick women’s cricket team to encourage participation and inclusion in the sport. These contributions form part of a much wider commitment to the area. Since 2021, Levens Village Store has donated more than £27,500 to good causes through Co-op Wholesale’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity, with funds raised through sales of Co-op own-label products. More than 20 organisations have benefited, including Levens Toddler Group, Manna House, Growing Well and Proud in Kendal, showing the breadth of impact across different parts of the community.