Railston Blog

Retail Trust launches campaign to help riot-affected shopkeepers! In retail week The Retail Trust state:

“We launched our #highstheroes campaign on Twitter to ensure the hidden impact elements of the rioting are not lost and that we could help as many people affected from retail as possible through additional and immediate fundraising.
We are the only charity that looks after all those in the retail industry in need, through our confidential helpline, website and campaigns such as this when stress and trauma are at their peak. Our immediate focus is on:

• Financial aid – emergency grants of £250 issued to people in retail with needs who have been personally affected by the riots. As additional needs arise over time, and the pool of donations increases, levels of aid will build and diversify
• Advice and guidance – practical support and guidance regarding the riots, including legal advice, financial services (debt management, personal budgeting, etc) and resources
• Counseling – telephone and face-to-face counseling and support regarding the riots, loss and trauma
• Critical incident support – requests for on-site counseling support related to the riots"

We applaude them for their attitude in trying to help our retailers get back on their feet. For the whole article click here.