AQW 23083/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy to clarify (i) how High Street Stimulus scheme vouchers can be donated to charity; and (ii) whether they can be donated directly.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 24 September 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 24 September 2021
- Answer due by
- 11 October 2021
- Answered
- 19 November 202156 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Individuals can support charities by either using their card to make a purchase in a charity shop or by purchasing goods in local business and then donating them to foodbanks or other charities for distribution, or to be sold in charity shops. All eligible spend using a Spend Local card will contribute to stimulating the local economy and, in turn, the recovery.