community impact At Aldi, we have the capacity to make a difference. With more than 1,020 stores and over 45,000 employees across the UK, #TeamAldi is committed to supporting and giving back to the environment around us. We began our partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust in 2017. Since then, and thanks to the effort and generosity of #TeamAldi and our customers, we’ve raised £10 million in 10 years - and upped our target to £15 million! Supporting Teenage Cancer Trust We’re the biggest corporate supporter of the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch programme, with £50,000 in sponsorship contributing to the Marine Conservation Society’s beach cleaning and data collecting initiative. Store and office colleagues will join volunteers at beach cleans across the UK as we work towards a better environment for everyone. Keeping our beaches clean Our partnership with the giving platform Neighbourly means we donate long-life products, fruit and vegetables, bakery items and flowers that are near the end of their shelf life, all year round to support local charities and community groups. Last year, we donated over 6.5million meals. Making fresh food available to all