Vote for us – support young people’s education!

1st April 2025

Support Young People’s Education by Voting for Us in Tesco Stores!

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for the Tesco Stronger Starts customer vote! This means we have the chance to receive a grant of up to £1,500—and we need your support to make it happen.

What is Tesco Stronger Starts?

Tesco Stronger Starts, in partnership with Groundwork, helps fund local community projects that make a difference. Customers can vote for their chosen cause using blue tokens at Tesco stores, and the projects with the most votes receive funding to continue their important work.

If successful, this grant will go directly to supporting our Youth Education Service (YES), which helps young people gain essential English and Maths qualifications. Many young people struggle in school due to difficult circumstances, and some leave without the qualifications they need to move forward. YES provides 1:1 tutoring and small classes, led by qualified teachers, giving young people the chance to build their skills, confidence, and future opportunities.

How You Can Help

Voting is open from early April until the end of June 2025 in the following Tesco stores:

  • Bristol Eastville Extra BS5 6XU
  • Fishponds Bristol Express BS16 3PQ
  • Kingswood Bristol Express BS15 9RR
  • Mangotsfield Express BS16 9JB
  • Redfield Express BS5 9HT
  • Bristol Soundwell Express BS15 1PN
  • Warmley Express BS15 9JB
  • Staple Hill Superstore BS16 5NP
  • Bristol Bell Hill Express BS5 7NF

Next time you’re shopping at one of these Tesco stores, grab a blue token at the checkout and vote for us! Your support will help us provide vital education and career support for young people, reducing the risk of poverty and homelessness in the future.

To learn more about Tesco Stronger Starts, visit the Tesco website.

Thank you for being part of our journey to give young people the stronger start they deserve! 💙

 

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