Community support

One of our most important priorities is making a positive contribution to the communities we’re part of, so we look beyond the kitchen to see what we can do to support the people around us. For more detailed information about our community activities, please visit our pladis Global pages.

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Make Happy, Be Happy Day 

Each year on the third Thursday in November, we celebrate our annual day of happiness. We call it ‘Make Happy Be Happy Day’.

Whether it’s donating children’s clothes or fundraisers for homeless shelters, our colleagues do their best to create little moments of happiness the world over.

Disaster relief efforts 

In times of crisis, we harness our expertise and resources to stand by those facing adversity – ensuring no one faces these challenges alone.

For example, after the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, we pledged £3 million in support of relief and rebuilding efforts.

Feeding our communities 

We regularly donate products to support people who struggle and go hungry.

Our support stretches across the globe, where our colleagues’ efforts have seen more than 8,000kgs of food donated to food banks so far.

Volunteering 

Our colleagues are passionate about supporting causes that are close to their hearts, dedicating their time to making a positive impact.

Whether it’s providing mentoring for young people, restoring disused local facilities, or organising fundraising events, their dedication to bringing happiness shines through in every initiative they undertake.

Support our partners 

In the UK, pladis partners with many charities, businesses and organisations to support their great work.

These include Grocery Aid, Mind, Trussell and Andy's Man Club.