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

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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.

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