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Sainsbury’s chooses Ouseburn Farm as charity partner

The local Sainsbury’s on Falconar Street in Newcastle has announced that Ouseburn Farm will be their new charity partner.

The store ran a two-week competition earlier this year and invited customers to vote in store and online who they think should be their charity partner, with Ouseburn Farm receiving the most amount of votes.

As part of an annual company-wide initiative, stores choose a charity who they would like to support and become its Local Charity partner. Last year, the store supported Guide Dogs.

During a recent visit, Gemma Sargent from the Sainsbury’s Falconar Street store said: “We’re really excited to be working with Ouseburn Farm and supporting such a fantastic cause. Everyone at Falconar Street is looking forward to working together for a successful partnership.”

Chad Male from Ouseburn Farm, said: “As a charity, we wholly rely on our community to support the farm, whether that’s through fundraising, volunteering, or by simply getting involved in any way they can. We’re particularly interested right now in linking up and partnering with businesses and companies in the region, and we’re delighted to be named the new Local Charity Partner for Sainsbury’s Falconar Street. I’d like to say thanks so much to everyone who voted for us and to the brilliant team at Sainsbury’s. This is going to make a massive difference.”

Ouseburn Farm is open all year round and entry into the farm is free although donations are welcome.

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