A TRAFFORD Park charity is set for a windfall after being chosen by retailer That’s Entertainment to receive half of its proceeds from the new 5p charge for plastic bags.
The Stockport-based chain will divide the proceeds between Challenge 4 Change and the Teenage Cancer Trust for the year to May 31.
Challenge 4 Change runs a 19,000 sq ft indoor activity centre which includes an arena with aerial and ground-level assault courses.
It also operates a mobile training centre in the form of a converted double-decker bus equipped with a zip wire and a climbing wall.
The charity aims to help people build their confidence, improve their problem-solving and communication skills and encourage team working.
Shoppers are being charged 5p for every plastic bag they buy from retailers in England with 250 or more full-time employees.
Retailers can choose what to do with the proceeds, but they are expected to donate it to charity.
Dave Djordjevic, chief executive of Challenge 4 Change, said: “This is a fantastic gesture from That’s Entertainment. We really value its support, which will mean that more people will benefit from our programmes."
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